Perioperative Unit Services Technician Day Faulkner
Perioperative Unit Services Technician Day Faulkner
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Perioperative Unit Service Tech - 40 Hour Days - Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 6a-230p and Wednesday 7a-330p. No holidays or weekends.-Perioperative:
1. PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Anticipates and identifies patient safety risks in collaboration with patient care team and takes appropriate action.
Utilizes proper body mechanics in moving and assisting patients to prevent personal injury.
Rounds and returns loose oxygen cylinders to appropriate storage areas.
Clears hallways of clutter.
2. ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
Interacts with patients families and staff in a professional manner projecting a positive public image.
Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population.
Delivers care in a non-judgmental non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patient diversity.
Respects and maintains the confidentiality and privacy of patient employee and hospital information at all times.
Works cooperatively with all staff members and takes appropriate steps to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Seeks assistance from RN Nursing Director or Nursing Supervisor as needed.
Dresses appropriately and according to dress code requirements including wearing visible hospital I.D. badge that identifies self at all times.
3. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES
Efficiently organizes time and prioritizes requests for service based on urgency.
Cleans equipment as needed
Delivers linen to units as requested.
Disposing of trash soiled linens medical waste and disposable items appropriately and as necessary
Provides assistance to co-workers as requested.
Is flexible adapts to changing patient and department needs including but not limited to offering assistance to other team members and adjusting assignments.
4. MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
Reviews and is knowledgeable of appropriate policies procedures and work rules.
Utilizes hospital E-mail to access staff meeting minutes notices and memos.
Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication with RN throughout the shift regarding patient condition including the status of completing delegated tasks. Recognizes and notifies RN immediately of any significant change in a patients condition and/or monitoring alarms (for example: change in vital signs change in patients mental status complaints of pain abnormal blood sugar patient fall or other injury patient concerns with care).
Accurately collects and records patient data (vital signs intake and output blood sugar weights restraint care/monitoring other) and complies with hospital documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record.
5. COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE
Maintains and fosters and teamwork approach to patient care.
Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospital as requested
o Uses appropriate safety techniques and body mechanics when moving patients. Remains with the patient or ensures patient is attended by staff when of other home unit.
o Stretcher is cleaned after every transport with an antibacterial as provided in the department.
o Delivers specimens to laboratory as needed following proper procedures related to the handling of specimens during transport as requested by staff.
o Strictly practices Standard Precautions. Checks with nursing staff for specific instructions if necessary.
o Performs the transportation of the deceased to the morgue in a respectful manner. Always uses proper morgue stretcher and is accompanied by a second escort.
Performs and records vital signs EKG and phlebotomy under the supervisor of a licensed Nurse. Assist providers with patient procedures as needed
Utilizes Epic HER to document all appropriate care.
Notification of need for repair of medical equipment to appropriate parties
6. PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION
Addresses patient comfort and information needs by providing informative non-clinical information to patients and families orienting patients/visitors to the hospital unit patient room services.
In collaboration with the licensed nurse reinforces the patient education provided by the nurse and provides patients/families with basic patient care instruction such as instruction for using the call light and safety requirements.
7. COMPETENCY
Complies with established practice standards policies procedures protocols guidelines and regulations (for example: DPH JCAHO Boston fire codes OSHA).
Maintains and demonstrates compliance with hospital and nursing competencies and care standards. Maintains competence in relation to a variety of technical skills that may include but are not limited to performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring applying simple dressings and Heartsaver CPR and AED skills.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support BLS - Generic - HR Only required and Certified Nurse Aide CNA - State Specific Certification Board required or Emergency Medical Technician EMT License - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
- Perioperative: Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant training program Ability to effectively speak read and write using the English language Ability to pass clinical competency basic math and reading testing Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements to measure height and weight intake and output and calorie counts Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information Physical ability to push transfer and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff patients families/visitors physicians and other hospital staff Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues and changing hospital climate and personnel issues. Ability to work independently Ability to work in a fast pace physically taxing environment
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
