Procedure Area Technician - Postpartum

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Provides specific patient care and environment of care duties on the Postpartum unit before and after procedures to facilitate safe patient outcomes under the direction of the registered nurse. SHIFT:8-hour shifts, 5a-1:30p. Every other weekend. Rotating holidaysPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs patient care duties that contribute to the efficient, safe operations of the unit which may include but are not limited to: Assisting patient care team in the transfer of patient Assisting patient care team in positioning patient for intended procedure Transporting of the patient to and from Procedure Area Setting up necessary procedure equipment and supplies Provides necessary equipment/supplies for the patient care team which may include but not limited to:Restocking procedure room supplies and equipmentReviews inventory of par level of suppliesProvides appropriate equipment/supplies needed in the room during Procedure Area room set up Obtains necessary trays, supplies, and equipment needed for the procedure Performs cleaning procedures which may include but are not limited to: Cleaning Procedure Area Cleaning specialty equipment/instrumentation Returning used supplies and instrument sets appropriately Appropriately handling contaminated instrument trays, supplies, equipment, linens, specimens, and body fluids. Additional responsibilities include: Completing equipment quality controls Troubleshoots minor equipment problems and initiates service calls for broken equipment as needed Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely provide age-appropriate care to the patients served, under the direction of the RN Responds to patient crisis situations and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies registered nurse Practices professional etiquette Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates proficiency in required computer programs Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; 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 Completes mandatory in-service education 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:NoneDIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Nurse ManagerAssistant Nurse ManagerReceives direction from RN staffEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent. Computer skills An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. BLS required KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:Ability 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 scrubs when appropriateKnowledge of PCT responsibilities related to emergency procedures (Code blue, Code red, Code delta, NICU alert, OBERT)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, 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 and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Knowledge of CCHS computer systems. Electronic medical health record, and programs used in department 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: $19.10 - $27.69This 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.