OR SERVICE COORDINATOR TECH

OR SERVICE COORDINATOR TECH

University of New Mexico

• Hospitals
• 3.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $22.49
• $33.

74 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word BLS Certification OR experience High school diploma or GED Surgery Basic life support Full Job Description Minimum Offer $ 22.49/hr. Maximum Offer $ 33.74/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Operating Room•

BBRP FTE

1.00

Full Time Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Facilitate efficient functioning of service. Assist with patient preparation for surgery. Function as service coordinator with RN. Set up surgical tables, supplies and equipment. Ensure all tables, supplies and equipment are decontaminated for each surgery. Maintain fiscal responsibilities for keeping supply spending within budget constraints. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

EQUIPMENT

• Set up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations

PATIENT CARE

• Assist in preparing and draping of patient and operating area; prepare and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures DATA
• Maintain and assist with computerized data and charting, probing, and digital x-rays; maintain dental laboratory slips and check in lab cases

SPECIMENS

• Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies

PATIENT CARE

• Assist with table equipment, patient positioning, and application of plaster casts and dressings

DOCUMENTATION

• Document all patient care activities

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

• Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

• Maintain suture levels and assist in high level surgical procedures including vascular/aneurysm surgical procedures

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments

ADMINISTRATION

• Update surgeon's preference cards

EQUIPMENT

• Maintain and ensure surgical equipment and instruments are in good working condition, and ready for patient care use STOCK
• Perform restocking duties as necessary

TRAINING

• Function as a preceptor for new technicians and technicians rotating through the area

DEVELOPMENT

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential:

Program Graduate Education specialization:

Nonessential:

Surgical Technician Experience:

Essential:

MS Word and Excel 2 years directly related surgical experience

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call duties Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department:

Clinical Nursing Support