Operating Room Unit Tech Job Summary: Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed. Assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating theater. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Will function as unit clerk. Qualifications: Must have computer/data entry experience. Will be responsible to gather paperwork, answer phones, coordinate with physician offices. MUST be flexible with hours and expectations.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for completion of patient's flow sheets, charting, care plans, and providing patient education. Operation of dialysis machines, Critline, Centrifuge, and other dialysis related equipment. Is aware of quality assurance procedures and related documentation and provides on-going monitoring of procedures. Knowledgeable of insurance and Medicare requirements in order to facilitate work with the billing specialist. Serves as a clinical and administrative resource to patient/family and healthcare team member. Acts as a liaison between the physician and patient and/or family. Provide input to the development of individualized treatment plans. Reviews monthly patient labs and interacts with the dialysis health care team to make appropriate changes. Skills & Abilities: Show up for work as scheduled Demonstrate honesty & integrity Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to total patient care/area in order to safely and efficiently treat patients Good verbal and written communication skills in order to be clearly and easily understood by patients, families and members of the Health Care team Ability to write/print legibly in order to document accurately and understandably, and to provide direction to support staff and others Exhibit a pleasant, helpful and caring demeanor in order to be an effective patient advocate Demonstrate good organizational skills Demonstrate positive working relationships with all health care customers. Ability to function with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely. Education, Licenses/Certifications, and Experience: Registered Nurse (RN) who has successfully graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and possesses a current license to practice in the state of Wyoming Must have current BLS. Successful completion of ACLS preferred but not required). Completion of Medication test within 30 days of hire. Must have experience in dialysis nursing including background in fluid and electrolyte imbalances, kidney function and dysfunction, standard lab values for renal patients, renal diets, basic machine function and maintenance, basic dialysis skills and knowledge of complications and treatment Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 24 hours per week.
