Critical Care Technician-Operating Room-FT-D/E

Critical Care Technician-Operating Room-FT-D/E

Performs a variety of direct patient care activities within the Operating Room as directed by the Lead RN, Circulating/Scrub RN/CST. Assists the surgical team with tasks, procedures and/or tests within the sterile operating room environment.

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health team members.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, vital signs, wound care, skin care, oral care and trach care. Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/charge nurse or Clinical Director to include venipuncture, IV insertion and specimen collection; reports abnormal observations to assigned RN/charge nurse. Utilizes aseptic technique on insertion of Foley catheters.
2. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure. Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
3. Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
4. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
5. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• HS Diploma/equivalent

Required License/Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant through Maryland Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.