Description

UPMC Presbyterian's Operating Room is hiring OR Student Technicians. The OR Student Technician may perform assigned tasks which directly contribute to the care of patients and other patient related services as directed and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician. You will provide support to the staff to facilitate the case flow within Surgical Services. You will work daylight, 6:30AM-3PM or 10:30AM-7PM shifts. UPMC Presbyterian’s OR is a Level 1 Trauma and Transplant Operating Room that has 46 ORs and 10 specialty service lines. It is an exciting and fast paced environment where learning never stops!

Responsibilities:

• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.Suggest and support change within the department/organization.Perform patient care skills working with preceptor (RN) in a safe manner according to policy and procedure.
• Constructively receive feedback and direction.Identify and communicate learning needs to their preceptor.Demonstrate awareness of the impact of his/her behavior on the efficient functioning of the department/organization.
• Seek out appropriate nursing, physician or other health care team intervention.Take action to improve knowledge, skill and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including but not limited to: completing safety checks, keeping the department and OR rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
• Assist with care, cleaning, and maintenance of all specialty equipment, including, but not limited to, lasers, video towers, microscopes, positioning supplies.Assist nurses with the set-up and ordering of instrument trays. Check daily with SPD for broken instruments, and incomplete trays.Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
• Assist to move patients on and off bed in the OR suite.Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.Identify need and/or provide patient/family education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of health experience OR Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required.
• Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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