Procedure Area Tech II - Operating Room - Per-Diem

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

9d • $20 - $30

About The Position

To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, in transporting patients, managing room turnover, and maintaining cleanliness, supplies, and equipment. Per-Diem: Commitment to work either 60 or 84 hours per month Shifts will consist of: 11:30a-8:00p and 3p-11p Weekend Commitment: Every Other Weekend

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years’ full-time clinical practice is required, Perioperative experience preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to scrub responsibilities for the care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in the OR.
• Knowledge of PCT responsibilities related to emergency procedures (Code blue, Code red, Code delta, heart alert, stroke alert)
• Completes mandatory education
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Maintains professional appearance wearing Christiana Care issued scrubs when appropriate
• Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN.
• Ability to exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to make decisions utilizing sound judgement.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize computer and keyboard.
• BCLS certification
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.
• Frequent exposure to biological, chemical and environmental elements, as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.

Nice To Haves

• Perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficient skills in the PAT role and performs patient care duties that contribute to the efficient, safe operations of the unit which may include but are not limited to: Performing appropriate skin prep procedures adhering to Procedure Area policy/procedure Assisting patient care team in the transfer of patient to and from bed/stretcher Assisting patient care team in positioning patient on Procedure Area table or holding patient extremity for skin prep Transporting of the patient to and from Procedure Area or department Cross-trained into either the perianesthesia tech role (to support PACU), the clerk role (to support the OR or PACU desk), or SPD certification (scope/ instrument processing support)
• Provides necessary equipment/supplies for the patient care team which may include but not limited to: Maintaining and Restocking supplies Procedure Area room set up-- provides appropriate equipment/tables and obtains case cart or instrument sets needed for procedure. Performs between case cleaning procedures Cleaning entire Procedure Area room using infection control standards Cleaning specialty equipment/instrumentation/ carts Returning used soft goods and instrument sets appropriately. Appropriately handling contaminated instrument trays, carts, specimens, and body fluids.
• Performs general area cleaning which may include but not limited to: Daily dusting, sweeping, mopping, care and maintenance to sub sterile areas, breakrooms, unsterile hallways, and other areas as needed.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment problems and initiates service calls for broken equipment as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely provide age-appropriate care to the patients served, under the direction of the RN.
• Responds to crisis situations and performs essential tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Professional telephone etiquette
• Functions as an effective team member, supporting the concept of team training. Actively participates in unit activities
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, employees, and physicians, both verbally and in writing.
• Acts as a preceptor for new employees in specific areas of expertise to improve clinical practice
• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
• To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED