Per Diem / PRN OB Technician - $20 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn OB Technician
for a per diem / prn job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job Description &
Requirements
GENERAL OVERVIEW A trained ancillary person who is responsible and
accountable for the quality of care she/he provides to the patient
in the operating room. Major functions include, but are not limited
to, preparation of the instrumentation, equipment and environment
for the various surgical procedures performed. Works directly under
the supervision of the registered nurse in assigned area and is
ultimately responsible to the nursing director. Opportunities
available for the Certified Surgical Technologist looking to
advance current skills working in multi-specialty surgical services
. We offer a Career Ladder, comprehensive Benefit package and New
Rates. A $10,000 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new
employees hired into our CST positions! PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prepares the instrumentation, supplies and
equipment required for the various procedures performed within the
area. a. Maintains integrity of the sterile field, recognize and
resolves any breaks in technique. b. Anticipates the needs of the
surgical team to facilitate the smooth and timely flow of the
procedure. c. Communicates essential information of the constantly
changing requirements of the surgical team, i.e., updating
preference cards. 2. Prepares room for patient admission in a
timely manner to promote efficient room utilization. a. Ensures the
efficient and effective cleaning of the operating room according to
established protocols. b. Ensures the presence of all supplies and
equipment required for subsequent procedures. c. Efficiently
organizes surgical tables with appropriate sterile supplies and
equipment. d. Checks for proper functioning of equipment. 3.
Positions patient utilizing proper body mechanics and safety
precautions. a. Assists in the transfer of patients from litter to
bed, ensuring that the bed is locked and secure during transfer. b.
Performs proper patient safety measures, i.e., safety strap
application, protective padding and arm-board placement. c.
Positions patient maintaining proper body alignment of patient and
self. 4. Performs appropriate counts with circulator to verify
removal of all countable items from surgical site in accordance
with established procedure. 5. Cleans and restocks rooms utilizing
knowledge of septic and aseptic technique. a. Disposes of all waste
materials according to established protocols. Pays particular
attention to the disposal of hazardous (knife blades) or infected
material. b. Separates instrumentation into appropriate containers.
Follows individualized protocols for the care and maintenance of
specialized instrumentation. c. Ensures the appropriate par levels
of supplies and the presence of necessary equipment and furniture
to prevent time consuming delays between procedures. 6. Receives
(from RN) medication (except for narcotics) passed onto the sterile
field to be administered by the surgical team. Assists the
circulator and surgical team in accounting for amounts
ofmedications and irrigation's administered. 7. Handles all
surgical specimens according to procedure. Relates the type of
specimen to the circulator to ensure proper labeling. 8. Ensures
the availability of equipment and supplies for any type of
emergency. a. Checks for completeness of emergency equipment
supplies. b. Checks for expiration dates on sterile products. c.
Resolves any deficiencies identified. 9. Functions in an on-call
capacity for urgent and emergent situations. 3/IV a. Reports within
specified times to unit. b. Is available at all times to the
hospital via phone, bellboy or on-site. 10. Keeps current regarding
developments in technical instrumentation, trends and techniques
through appropriate journals as well as internal and external
educational programs. 11. Under the supervision or direction of the
RN, assists with and reinforces teaching and emotional support for
patient and family during the perioperative phase. 12. Serves on
appropriate Nursing and Hospital committees as requested. 13.
Participates in staff meetings. 14. Makes appropriate use of
supplies, equipment and other resources helping to maintain a
cost-effective program for patient, unit and institution. 15.
Assists in evaluation of products, equipment and systems which may
have an impact on planning and implementing the budget. 16. Keeps
informed of personnel policies and incorporates them in behavior as
indicated. 17. Technologists who demonstrate high level of skill
and expertise act as preceptors to new staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Completion of an accredited surgical technologist
program. 2. Current LBR experience required, knowledge of patient
care and aseptic technique is essential. 3. Personal attributes
such as good judgment, dependability and initiative are necessary.
4. May not currently hold a valid nursing license. SKILLS AND
ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. Must have knowledge of septic and aseptic
technique and be conscious of both at all times. 2. Must be aware
of safety standards and hazards in the room. 3. Must have knowledge
of patient positioning and assist circulator when necessary. 4.
Must have knowledge of care and handling of surgical instruments.
5. Must have knowledge of care and safety hazards of all specialty
equipment. 6. Understands the normal and recognizes deviation form
normal within his/her specialty. 7. Demonstrates expertise on the
use and maintenance of equipment and/or machinery required for area
of specialty. Most of this is expensive highly technical equipment
requiring expert handling and care, i.e., $50,000 microscopes,
$10,000 arthroscopes. 8. Is aware of and utilizes accepted
standards of care and participates in the evaluation of those
standards. 9. Must have ability to recall past experience in order
to anticipate surgical team needs. 10. Must posses interpersonal
skills sufficient to interact efficiently with other members. 11.
Must have ability to teach skills of a surgical technician to other
health team members such as medical and nursing students. 12. Must
posses ability to work in frequently stressful situation requiring
quick action and adaptability to rapid change. (Emergencies or
change in plan - up to 75% of work time.) 13. Work requires
approximately up to 6 months of orientation to acquire familiarity
with the specialty areas. 14. Work requires ability to carry
through with identified skills as failure to do so may result in
serious harm to patients, self or co-workers, i.e., infections,
injuries, prolonged surgical and anesthesia times. Recruiter:
Nocera, Sean Mass General Brigham Job ID #3309684. Posted job
title: Surgical Technician Labor And DeliveryAbout Mass General
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