Procedure Area Tech II

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Provides specific patient care and equipment management for procedural areas to facilitate safe patient outcomes. Supports cleanliness and supply maintenance of all operating room areas including hallways, sub sterile areas, break rooms, and equipment areas. Adheres closely to values and behaviors of organization while embodying the expectations of a leader. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Attends preceptor workshop appropriate to role. Actively participates in orientation of new PAT team members. 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) * GI lab specific: instrument processing duties required to enhance the functioning of the departmentEnthusiastically works with leadership to identify own learning needs and seeks opportunities to meet these learning needs. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patient and visitors. 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 Making bed/stretcher Provides necessary equipment/supplies for the patient care team which may include but not limited to: Restocking specialty carts with supplies Maintaining par level of supplies During Procedure Area room set, provides appropriate equipment/tables needed in the room. Obtains case cart or instrument sets needed for procedure. Performs between case cleaning procedures which may include but not limited to: Cleaning entire Procedure Area room 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. Practices professional telephone etiquette Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates proficiency in required computer programs. Effectively communicates with patients, families, visitors, employees, and physicians, utilizing courteous written and verbal communication. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to the appropriate personnel, in a timely fashion, any unsafe activities, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employee, patients, and visitorsPerforms other related duties as required SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:Frequent contact with patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, and members of the healthcare team both internal and external DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:PAT IDIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Perioperative SupervisorUnit-based Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse ManagerRN staffEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent.A minimum of two years full time clinical practice is required, Perioperative experience preferred.GI Lab-specific: Completion of SPD or scope processing training preferred. Certification as SPD Technician within 12 months of hire or Endoscope Processing Certification within 6 months of Certification availability. Computer skillsAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.BLS requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTSAbility to apply CCHS Core Values to daily activitiesKnowledge of CCHS policies and procedures. Keeps up to date with departmental and system wide changes Completes mandatory inservice education and web-based training.Maintains professional appearance wearing Christiana Care issued scrubs when appropriateKnowledge of PCT responsibilities related to emergency procedures (Code blue, Code red, Code delta, heart alert, stroke alert)Knowledge and application of CCHS telephone and paging systems. Responsible for Christiana Care issued iPhone. Consistently available for Vocera paging and Capacity Management programs.Basic knowledge of medical terminologyAbility to act independently within established guidelinesAbility to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacyAbility to reason, prioritize, problem solve and identify problemsAbility to establish and maintain positive interdepartmental working relationshipsAbility to maintain confidential information and materialsPlans, organizes and coordinates multiple/simultaneous projectsCommunicates efficiently and effectively in both written and verbal form.Ability to operate a hospital computer system and other equipment in an accurate and safe manner.Knowledge of software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)Knowledge of CCHS computer systems and programs used in department (i.e.SurgiNet, Capacity Management programs.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work flexible hours for training and support of the needs of the unit.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb, as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.Frequent transport of stretchers, beds, wheelchairsWORKING CONDITIONS:Procedure area and general patient care environment. Occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.