TECH OR SURGICAL SPECIALTY

Company: University of New Mexico Hospitals
Location: Algodones
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Department: Operating RoomFTE: 1.00Full Time (30 - 40 hours per week)Shift: DaysPosition Summary:Assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients, primarily but not limited to cardiothoracic and vascular cases. Function as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and issuing instruments to surgeons. 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* SPECIMENS - Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis* EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies* EQUIPMENT- Maintain and ensure surgical equipment and instruments are in good working condition, and ready for patient care use* EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments* PATIENT CARE - Assist with table equipment, patient positioning, and application of plaster casts and dressings* DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities* SPECIAL PROCEDURES - Maintain suture levels and assist in high level surgical procedures including vascular/aneurysm surgical procedures* VASCULAR SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT: Able to operate EKOS machine, Endovascular system, Volcano system, Power injector* VASCULAR SPECIALTY SUPPLIES - Maintain knowledge of specialty wires and balloons * VASCULAR SPECIALTY PROCESS - Facilitate contacting interventional radiology* CARDIAC SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT - Able to operate Balloon pump, cell saver, Medistim, Vasoview * CARCIAC SPECIALTY SUPPLIES - Independent cannulation and knowledge of various cannulas and purpose, knowledge of valves and able to independently prepare for patient use* STOCK - Perform restocking duties as necessary* RELATED WORK- Assist with operating room cleaning by disposing of trash, linen, wiping surfaces, moping, etc. * TRAINING - Act as preceptor for new technicians* 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"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* High School or GED EquivalentExperience:Essential:2 years directly related experience in 2 or more surgical specialties including but not limited to Cardiac, Vascular, Neuro, Spine, Robotics, Eyes, Plastics, BurnsNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* Certification of Surgical TechnologistsPhysical 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* May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekendsDepartment: Clinical Nursing Support

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