Methodist Institute for Technology Innovation & Education Technician PRN

FLSA STATUSNon-exemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) EXPERIENCE None Experience in a healthcare setting, e.g., Emergency Room, Clinic, Physician's Office, Operating Room, Veterinary clinic, Simulation center preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSPreferredBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) andCMA - Certified Medical Assistant orCPCA - Certified Patient Care Assistant or Emergency Technician, EMT or Paramedic SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Demonstrates ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as on cross-functional and interprofessional teams Understands guidelines for using chemicals, hazardous waste, and radiation exposure Excellent time management skills: ability to work effectively with multiple time critical priorities Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, products including Outlook, Word, Excel and related applications Basic organizational skills Ability to learn how to transport and or clean medical equipment Basic knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, and medical procedures Ability to handle high volume of training during peak seasons Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time Ability to work extended shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides our clients with a positive environment ensuring appropriate understanding of equipment and process for simulation. Maintains a positive relationship with clients, internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional operations team by participating in problem definition and resolution for activities. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Contributes recommendations for initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares spaces and equipment for simulation activity. Assists with coordination of events to include simulation room assignments, equipment, and supply needs. Assists lab team transport and prep diverse simulation models such as cadavers, animals, and explanted tissue. Participates in set up; cleans up rooms for simulations scenarios or training to help with MITIE readiness. Helps with the inventory of equipment and supplies inbound and outbound shipments for department and clients. Under the direction of lab staff, assists in rooms that uses equipment such as Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography Scanner (CT), Artis Zeego, surgical robots, and surgical microscopes. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains high standards in working with training models, including cadavers and animate models. Uses autonomy to stop the line and call for help if an issue arises with a client. Understands and complies with proper lab behavior and safety, including but not limited to, proper waste stream management, sharps handling, donning and doffing PPE. Monitors and alerts lab staff about lab occupants’ compliance with lab policies and procedures. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in maintaining inventories. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Contributes towards optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTrains and learns about new equipment as it arrives in the MITIE simulation center. Improves operations by identifying trends and recommends useful actions. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* No TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No