Critical Care Technician Lead

Passionate driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare is that you If so we are offering full time positions withvery competitive wages and guaranteed hours! Join the winning team!

SpecialtyCare continues to grow and wed like you to grow with us. Our clinicians and technicians participate in over 350000 surgeries each year in 45 states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. We serve more than 1000 hospitals and support more than 13000 surgeons. By participating in such a large number of surgeries and by working with world-class surgeons we are the most experienced provider of outsourced clinical services in the industry. We are always interested in building our team by hiring and training smart dedicated people who share our values and our commitment to excellence. SpecialtyCare is a National Company based in Nashville Tennessee.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for patient-care experience in the fast-paced environment of a hospital. Youll work in a variety of areas within hospitals including: OR ICU and procedural areas. As a crucial member of the medical staff team youll provide care for patients undergoing surgery or requiring critical care

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.
• Assist 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.
  • 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.
  • Practices good habits of radiation safety.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.