IR Procedural Tech

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

8d•$17 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The Procedural Technician in any area performs the necessary technical duties that assist physicians and nurses in the provision of patient care according to the SGNA or AWHONN standards. Reprocessing Room- performs the necessary technical procedures in the reprocessing and maintenance of the equipment according to the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU’s).

Requirements

High school diploma.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of procedural equipment and instrumentation function, preferred.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a procedural unit or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance in proper patient position according to positioning guidelines as defined in policies and procedures.
Provides patient comfort during the procedure to meet the patient’s needs.
Collects specimens and hands off to the circulating nurse with appropriate description and labeling.
Handles procedural equipment in a safe manner according to proper procedure or policy. Reports any malfunction to appropriate person.
Reprocesses and maintains equipment according to standards of infection control, policies/procedures, and manufacturer’s IFU’s.
Assists the provider during the procedure, as directed.
Sets up the sterile field for IR procedures and assists during the procedure (non-sterile).
Responds appropriately, calmly and immediately in emergency situations.
Makes fiscally responsible actions with patient care needs, supplies and equipment.
Works or takes weekend, holiday or overnight call, as required by the position.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.