Equipment Tech, OR - F/T with Benefits Evening

Responsibilities

• Affirms certification in Basic Life Support is current.
• Completes Annual Basic Training.
• Attends CPR certification course and maintains renewal.
• Completes ABT annually.
• Maintains open communication with OR Service Coordinator, Assistant Nurse Manager, OR Staff, Surgeons, Anesthesia staff, SPD Dept and Nursing Units.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radio operation, responding to calls in a timely fashion.
• Calls the OR to communicate delays, issues.
• Uses proper etiquette when speaking on the radio.
• Completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Sub Sterile Rooms are maintained and stocked.
• Specimens are sent according to OR Policy times.
• Stocks surgical supplies when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized equipment in the OR and assists staff with set up in OR Rooms.
• Handles equipment with care.
• Attends In-Services for new equipment.
• Reports problems to Supervisor/Charge Nurse/Coordinators or Manager.
• Returns all equipment to proper place.
• Keeps equipment clean after use.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to function independently.
• Sets direction when indicated.
• Seeks direction when indicated.
• Independently offers solutions to potential/real problems.
• Demonstrates ability to be 'On Call' on weekends and holidays.
• Maintains Biological Testing for Autoclave units.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Autoclave function and policies.
• Maintains proper documentation of B/I tests.
• Completes assigned task of specimen delivery to Lab.
• Assures delivery to lab at set times when assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to care for patients by providing safe Transportation to the OR.
• Identifies self and department when approaching patient.
• Speaks in a polite and professional manner.
• Assures Patient Identification policy is followed.
• Follows HMH HIPAA Policy in assuring patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of function of unit beds, Stretchers, and is sensitive to patients comfort and safety needs at all times.
• Communicates problems or concerns to the nurse receiving patient.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe OR environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions in the OR setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency at cleaning rooms between cases.
• Wears gloves appropriately and washes hands when gloves are removed.
• Efficiently terminally cleans rooms when assigned and operates the ultraviolet light equipment effectively.
• Documents Turn Over Room Sheet when completed.
• Cleans room according to AORN guidelines.
• Returns basic OR equipment to correct location.
• Knows Biohazard waste handling.
• Washes hands appropriately.
• Assists nursing staff whenever necessary.
• Reports equipment that is out of order.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and hospital supplies.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.