Critical Care Technician Lead

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Read, and understand then enforce team adherence to all required policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines according to company and local protocol.
• Serve as the local point person to answer questions and provide knowledge for other team members with lesser experience.
• Work with Clinical Manager to provide feedback regarding clinical competencies and evaluations at direction of clinical Manager.
• Routinely review inventory levels, equipment condition and general supply needs.
• Submit purchase orders to replenish supplies as needed.
• Facilitate inventory “hard count” as directed by Clinical Manager or required by policy.
• Adjust daily schedule, cases, and assignments for local team members.
• Auxiliary with Clinical Manager as needed – including but not limited to: Blood management competencies and audits Inventory management Billing coordination Continuing education opportunities for team Provide input to the Clinical Manager regarding team performance, and concerns regarding team operations.
• May participate in appropriate hospital committees for demonstration of quality (e.g. blood management and process/outcome improvement).
• Assist surgical staff (Physician, Nurses, Anesthesiologist, etc) during procedures by performing any of the following: Transporting patients to/from various hospital procedures Autologous Blood Processing – CardioPAT and Cell Saver Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Processing Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Processing Assisting with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion and console troubleshooting Set-up and obtain equipment needed for the following procedures, including but not limited to: Invasive Lines: Swan Ganz, Central Lines, Arterial Lines Nerve Blocks Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump use Non-Invasive monitoring devices (e.g. ClearSite) Impella use Operation of and assistance with training for Point of Care Laboratory Testing Devices (POCT) Troubleshoot device inconsistencies per contract.
• Collect and report quality improvement data as requested.
• Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Notify appropriate person(s)/department(s) when problems develop with equipment and/or personnel as established in SpecialtyCare protocols and policies.
• Clean equipment at end of each case and appropriately dispose of all refuse.
• Prepare equipment for upcoming case(s)
• Informs appropriate individuals of inventory level, equipment condition, and general needs.
• Effectively operate equipment
• Prepares and operates equipment within SpecialtyCare, hospital, manufacturer and federal guidelines.
• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs activities related to critical care procedures
• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
• P Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepares the equipment, or supplies and competently assists the physician during procedures.
• Follows all SpeciatlyCare policies and procedures or hospital protocols.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
• P Practices good habits of radiation safety.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• College degree or certificate preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of directly relatable clinical experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, acceptable.

Knowledge And Skills

• Proof of immunizations or other health testing (where required).
• Able to use a computer for billing, quality indicators entry and inventory management.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to build meaningful and long-term relationships.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Exceptional ability to speak clearly, write and understand English.
• Able to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several variables in new or unfamiliar emergency situations.
• Able to multitask and adapt as required.
• Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Possesses a sense of urgency.
• Able to solve problems logically and efficiently.
• Able to provide feedback and coaching of others.
• Strong knowledge of the business and various services provided.