Hyperbaric Tech-RRT

Job Description:\n\n WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION Technician MAIN FUNCTION: Perform under the direction of the RN. LPNs hired into a technician position prior to 2011 may function in a technician position that does not require a degree. Scrubs and assists surgical team members, implements appropriate sterile techniques, assists in the care of patients, stocks patient care areas on a routine basis, and prepares and maintains equipment on the unit. Assists with team with room turnover. Perform receptionist and clerical duties on the nursing unit. Participate in required programs. Completes tasks delegated by the RN. The RN delegates these tasks to the technician in compliance with hospital, nursing department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio. Follows WCH nursing philosophy and practice model which are derived from the synergy model and appropriate service standards as outlined in employee handbook. RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge Nurse, RN of assigned unit MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GEDClinical experience in a healthcare facility or health care related experience Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position. (Does not apply for Sterile Processing Techs) PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:Familiar with Meditech computer systemKnowledge of sterile technique or previous scrub experienceFamiliar with medical terminology OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this position may be:Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear barriers Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasksRequired to take "on call" statusReassigned to a nursing unit to assist with tasks within current job descriptionSubject to STHR according to policy POSITION EXPECTATIONS: All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential. LeadershipEmbraces teamwork by adhering to Nursing Practice Model Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitudeDemonstrates appropriate work place behavior and competence within job dutiesDemonstrates basic conflict resolution skills ______________________________________________________________________________ CommunicationMaintains awareness of verbal/ non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and familiesMaintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digitalCollaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care teamDemonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster positive communicationDemonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate chain of command. Participates in huddles/ team collaborationReports patient observations and specific problems appropriately OperationsWork habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in an independent and timely manner. Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.Safely transports patients via wheelchair, beds, carts throughout facilityRound on patients to identify patient needs and safety issuesMaintain fall prevention strategiesUses appropriate personal protective equipmentUnder the direction of nursing staff:Provides appropriate hygiene care for patients Provide comfort measures Follow infection control guidelines and safety precautionsAssist patients with nutrition, elimination and activity/mobility Specimen collection and transport using appropriate techniqueCompletes surgical/procedure prep as applicableAccurately document care provided in a timely mannerDemonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision makingAssist with flow of unit:Obtains, maintains & returns supplies and equipment as directedOperates and cleans equipment safely and appropriately. Initiates work orders/ reports to appropriate person.Cleans and maintains nursing station, report and break rooms, kitchen areas and others as assignedAssists with admissions, discharges and transfersOther duties as assigned by nursing leadership may include:Processes transfers and discharges according to procedurePrepares patient charts for all types of patients including special procedures; obtains appropriate consent form for chart and notifies appropriate personnelObtains patient's previous charts as orderedAccurately enters charges daily into computer for all patientsProcesses bed assignment and changes according to procedure. Verifies floor census daily. Keeps census record updated on an ongoing basis.Answers phone and intercom promptly and courteously. Relays pertinent information in timely manner. Customer ServiceDisplays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer interactions internal and external.Assess customer satisfaction when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problemsUse AIDET(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) to:Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s complianceDevelop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction.Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversations) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution Staff Development / Personal Growth In conjunction with the Department Manager, Clinical Specialist and / or Educator:Function as a preceptor, seeking learning opportunities for orientee. Interact with Department Manager, Clinical Educator/Instructor, to evaluate orientee progress towards goals, identifying additional needs. Demonstrates professional growth by attending conferences, participating in committees/unit projects and ongoing educational activitiesDemonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and professional goalsAccept feedback as opportunity for growthDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures, practices, changes in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance, reading of communication, required hospital education, discussion with departmental leadership and peers. Performance ImprovementIdentify processes to be improved and communicate to management team. Assists in data collection as directed.Participates on at least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or hospital based.Develop and maintain awareness of TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicare Services) and other required quality and safety measuresDevelop and maintain ongoing understanding of current practice for the types of patients for whom care is provided AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY Dependent upon department and the population served: Neonatal (Birth thru 28 days) Handles infants in gentle mannerSpeaks in soothing voiceHolds and cuddles infant when necessaryFacilitates parental interaction and care of infant Infant (29 days thru 12 months) Approaches infant in slow, non-threatening waySpeaks in soothing wayHolds and cuddles infant as much as possibleEncourages parental interaction with infantAllows for familiar toys/blankets to be brought from home Pediatrics (one year thru 11 years) Allows choices when possibleSpeaks directly using few, clear, simple terms and explanationsLimits number of strangers entering roomProvides consistent nursing assignmentsDoes not shame parents for lack of cooperationHolds child for painful procedures Adolescents (12 years thru 18 years) Allows participation in care and choices as appropriateProvides for patient's modestyTells patient exactly what will be expectedAllows patient controlSpeaks directly to patient in simple medical terms Geriatrics (65 years and older) Identifies physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at dischargeTeaches patient about one item at a timeRepeats instructions several timesSpeaks slowly and distinctly when talking to the patient Unit Specific Requirements: Anesthesia Technician MAIN FUNCTION: The Anesthesia Technician is responsible for maintaining adequate levels of supplies and equipment in the department including ordering drugs and other associated items. This position is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the anesthesia equipment and carts, scheduling preventive maintenance for anesthesia machines and keeping equipment in good working order. The Anesthesia Tech assists anesthesia personnel with room turnover and other procedures as directed. RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, OR/SP MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:Previous hospital experience in purchasing or supplies acquisitionFamiliarity with computers and basic keyboarding skillsCurrent Certification with the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists (ASATT) POSITION EXPECTATIONS:Provides turnover assistance between casesMaintains storeroom, orders supplies and equipment. Completes cycle counts, receives and stocks inventory items.Coordinates service, including preventative maintenance on equipment. Contacts our biomedical engineer or service representative to schedule service as appropriate.Assists anesthesia personnel with procedures such as, art lines, rapid fluid infusion, patient monitoring and transportChecks and records daily temperatures on bone freezer, refrigerators and warmersOrders special items as needed. Places purchase orders and reviews itemsMaintains certification through ASATTAssists with annual inventory countsOrganizes and maintains anesthesia machines, specialty carts, equipment and pharmaceutical supplies. Works with Pharmacy to check outdatesTrouble shoots and makes necessary changes to streamline daily operationsPerforms weekly control tests and completes minor preventative maintenance on anesthesia equipmentCleans and maintains anesthesia equipment according to procedurePerforms clerical duties such as answering the telephone, taking messages for the staff and physicians, greeting patients, and paging physiciansMaintains a safe, orderly working environmentAccurately records pertinent data in safety log and files records according to procedure Cardiac Cath/ Special Procedures Lab (Rad Tech) See Radiology Technician job description Hyperbaric Technician MAIN FUNCTION: Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the physician. RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:Is a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). or LPN and Licensed in state of Ohio2 years experience in hospital environmentCompletion of “Introductory to Hyperbaric Medicine” course Additional Position Expectations:Performs transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per department policyAscertains that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's chart/recordsImplements the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment planEducates patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatmentPerforms point of care testing per order and reports results as per policyInspects patient prior to commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBO2T) session to ensure all safety standards are meetPerforms hyperbaric treatments and monitors the patient during the therapyPerforms dressing changes/wound care as orderedTakes serial photographs of the wound for progress reporting of the patient progressEvaluates the patient outcome and meets with the manager and appropriate physicians to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessaryConsults with hyperbaric physician and/or department physician assistant in the event of adverse reactionsDocuments treatment notes and maintains patient treatment/diagnostic recordsCompletes the patient's treatment chargesMaintains continuous process improvement duties, including chart auditsAnswers telephone inquiries and schedules patient treatment timesPerforms marketing duties as neededPerforms inventory checks and maintains record of supplies and laundry itemsMaintains equipment and checks backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basisConducts in service training for nursing and ancillary departmentsDemonstrates procedures and treatments to orient new employees as necessary Sterile Processing Technician MAIN FUNCTION: Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, inspecting, sterilizing, storing and distributing devices and supplies used in patient care. Maintains infection control/ quality standards. RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, Sterile Processing MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:CRCST(Certified Registered Central Service Technician) status to be obtained by end of year oneCER Certification within 2 years PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:Experience in Central Service or related health care field Additional position expectations:Position requires weekend/holiday/call hoursAble to respond to the hospital within 45 minutesSorts all incoming materials and cleans designated equipment and instruments according to written standardsUses and/ or is cognizant of the proper use/ handling of all chemicals used in the departmentUses and/ or operates all sterilizing equipment in department according to policy procedureProperly sorts, assembles, inspects and prepares packs, equipment and materials to be sterilized and/ or stored and distributedMakes AM and PM pick-up and delivery rounds of all departments according to policy/ procedurePrepares various special order sets, packs, or items as directedProperly uses safety equipment, and maintains a clean, safe work environmentDemonstrates knowledge of rotation system for all items stored in the departmentReceives and dispenses materials of outside contracts correctlyKeeps logs and records as requestedPerforms computer functions utilizing tracking system, and to regularly maintain skills and maintain educational requirements. Supply ordering as needed.Functions in the Endoscopy suite reprocessing endoscopes and maintaining adequate supplies. Certified Surgery Tech (CST) ________________________________________________________________________________ MAIN FUNCTION: Scrubs and assists the RN and other health care team members during su