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OR EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS TECH

UNM Hospital

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Posted:

April 7, 2021

Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Salary:

Open

Discipline:

Nursing Support

Position Summary:

Provide support for Operating Rooms by ensuring all regular and special order equipment and instruments are operable and available on the day of surgery. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care.
Accountability:
EQUIPMENT - Plan, organize and control operating room equipment and instrument resources and provides input into plans for equipment EQUIPMENT - Work in collaboration with RN Supervisors and OR Techs on equipment needs; assist with trial and evaluation of products for assigned service line; look for opportunities for cost reduction EQUIPMENT - Create and maintain an equipment reference manual for assigned service group EQUIPMENT - Assist in the development and maintain an equipment locator system by using a standard naming and location convention EQUIPMENT - Monitor accurate records of all equipment inspections, maintenance, and action plans; Coordinate repair of broken equipment with Biomed Engineering; Order light bulbs, ink cartridges, print paper, and gas cylinders for all equipment; keep logs of equipment out of repair for follow up COMMUNICATION - Maintain active communication among interdepartmental staff, physicians and service group team members regarding equipment issues and repair SCHEDULES - Ensure there is no conflict between scheduled cases and available equipment COMMUNICATION - Communicate with scheduling and supervisor constraints that impact on scheduling system/process about equipment, loaners, repairs, special requests, and the time element involved EQUIPMENT - Assist on an as needed basis with the set up and operation of equipment and instrumentation for various cases EQUIPMENT - Serve as a resource to the RN Supervisors and team members in the use of equipment, instruments and materials 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"
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Surgical Tech program graduate with Certification
Experience Requirements:
1 year directly related experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Nationally recognized Surgical Technology Certification CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position
Education Requirements - Preferred:
Associate's Degree in related discipline
Experience Requirements - Preferred:
3 years directly related experience
Physical Demands Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Testing Requirements:
Tuberculin Skin Test required annually
Working Conditions Requirements:
Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends

Internal Number: 15468573

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OR EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS TECH

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