TECH OR SURGICAL SPECIALTY
Company: University of New Mexico Hospitals
Location: Algodones
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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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
Keywords: University of New Mexico Hospitals, Rio Rancho , TECH OR SURGICAL SPECIALTY, Healthcare , Algodones, New Mexico
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