What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Tech. position at Hudson Regional Hospital?
Duties:
1. Transfer and lifts patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, banana carts, beds, cribs and other vehicle utilizing safe and appropriate body mechanics, posture and lifting techniques.
2. Handle equipment that may accompany the patient such as drainage tubes, central lines or respiratory equipment.
3. Retrieves/delivers required items for patient care to team members as called upon adhering to specific procedures detailed for each department such as refrigeration requirements or time sensitive nature of certain items.
4. Provides direct patient care assistance or support under the direction/supervision of a member of the surgical services team, for example, serving as a runner for items during a complex surgical procedures or assisting with holding/positioning patients.
5. Practice universal precautions in the care of patients and handling of supplies/equipment/specimens as directed by hospital and department procedures and policies.
6. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
7. Assists in the turnover and set-up of Operating Rooms by cleaning all patient care equipment, checks case carts, prepares positioning devices, opens sterile supplies and ensures all needed equipment is available for the procedures.
8. Stocks operating rooms, pass through and central cores as needed ensuring supplies have not expired. Stocking bins to be dusted every two weeks.
9. Maintains PAR levels of all unit equipment such as suction machines, pumps, carts, O2 tanks, etc.
10. Assists in case cart assembly and distribution.
11. Demonstrates appropriate communication with patients and their families, hospital staff and the public at all times to assure successful transportation of patients, supplies and equipment. All communication should be conducted courteously and clearly within the guidelines of the professional image standards.
12. Position requires availability for on-call rotation to assist with complex procedures such as transplant and/or cardiac cases.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
At lest 6 months experience
CREDENTIALS QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS by approved by AHA - American Heart Association
