Equipment Tech. - Operating Room (Full Time, Day shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Monitors and cleans all Operating Room equipment, transports patients, assists in OR cleaning, transports blood and trays, and serves in other departmental functions as required.

Minimum Job Requirements

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   CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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   Responsible for cleaning, monitoring, and returning equipment to storage. Sanitizes medical equipment as per NCHS policies and manufacturer recommendations.
  
  


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   Using infection control policies, inspects, cleans, and ensures all equipment is functional and available as needed.
  
  


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   Collects, records, organizes, and processes data information following established department policies and procedures on safety.
  
  


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   Monitors medical equipment inventory levels; medical equipment is properly stored and rotated.
  
  


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   Maintains the equipment room for cleanliness and order. Assists with cleaning in the Operating Room.
  
  


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   Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, and equipment per the Infection Control Policy.
  
  


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   Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash, and relines all waste and laundry containers.
  
  


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   Performs indirect patient care, assists with lifting and positioning of the patient, and holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
  
  


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   Assists in the transport of patients from one patient care area to another.
  
  


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   Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner.
  
  


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   Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for specimen handling and blood products.
  
  


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   Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
  
  


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   Ensure proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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   High school education or equivalent preferred.
  
  


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   Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  
  


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   Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers using effective oral communication skills.
  
  


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   Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations.
  
  


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   Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  
  


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   Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests.
  
  


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   Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients
  
  

(EOE DFW)

11/17/20