Procedural Technician, 32hr, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of procedural equipment and instrumentation function, preferred.
Prior experience in a procedural unit or similar environment is strongly preferred.

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.
Responds appropriately, calmly and immediately in emergency situations.
Makes fiscally responsible actions with patient care needs, supplies and equipment.
Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
Participates in and completes all appropriate Hospital and department specific training requirements.
Works or takes weekend, holiday or overnight call, as required by the position.
Meets established productivity standards.
Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
Adheres to change control processes.
Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
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, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
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.