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Cardiovascular OR Scrub Technician, Flagstaff Medical Center
Cardiovascular OR Scrub Technician, Flagstaff Medical CenterNorthern Arizona Healthcare Corporation • Flagstaff, AZ, US
Cardiovascular OR Scrub Technician, Flagstaff Medical Center

Cardiovascular OR Scrub Technician, Flagstaff Medical Center

Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation • Flagstaff, AZ, US
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The CVOR Tech 2, under the supervision of Director and / or Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for interventions, using appropriate techniques. S / he provides technical services as assigned and directed, and assists with procedures. The CVOR Tech 2 assists and / or performs patient procedures that are within the scope of their unit specific Skills Summation. S / he seeks assistance and support when necessary, assists in data collection, organizes those aspects of patient care for which s / he is responsible, and maintains accountability for own practice and those functions delegated to the Technician. Within a specified work period, s / he provides care that is consistent with overall admission to post-discharge plan. S / he practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients of all ages, bilingual patients, emotionally distressed patients and families, and with hospital personnel within the facility.
  • Possess visual and hearing acuity, and / or the ability to assess, document and implement actions required to meet patient / family needs.
  • Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.
  • Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner.
  • Prioritizes and addresses technical needs to meet patient conditions.
  • Provides safe patient care for the intra-operative phase, including specimen handling and medication labeling and handling.

Communication / Documentation / Teamwork

  • Communicates need for appropriate referrals to RN as indicated by expressed patient / family need.
  • Accurately processes and communicates provider orders to RN.
  • Facilitates efficient room turnovers as evidenced by appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and assisting the team as needed.
  • Assists with updating the physician preference cards as appropriate.
  • Assists the health care team during surgical procedures by integrating an understanding of anatomy and physiology with the surgical procedure.

    • Manages Equipment and Inventory

  • Maintains, monitors, and restocks equipment and supplies as assigned or as necessary.
  • Demonstrates knowledge in the use of department medical equipment, refer to unit specific competency summation.
  • Appropriately manages equipment, supplies and medications.
  • Prepares appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for specific procedures and be able to anticipate the sequence of events and needs of the surgeon and patient.

    • Compliance / Safety

  • Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas / RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
  • If required for the position, ensures all certifications and / or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
  • Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training within the specified time frame.
  • S / he practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters.

    • Qualifications

    Education

    High School Diploma or GED- Required

    Completion of OR Technician program- Required

    Certification and Licensure

    BLS - Required

    Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

    Experience

    Recent experience as OR Tech- Required

    Previous experience in direct patient care setting as CNA / PCT or SPD- Preferred

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