Obstetric Technician - Nights *Up to $18,000 in Bonuses* (Family Birth Center)
University Medical Center
USA
$18,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time
21 days ago
We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. JOB SUMMARY:Organizes, directs, and performs activities related to instrumentation, sterilization, and supplies utilized for patient care in the Operating Room. Assists RNs as directed in providing patient care. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.Night Shift*$15,000 Sign On Bonus with 2 year contract after orientation and $3,000 relocation bonus if moving 75 or more miles to Lubbock*JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:I. Clinical Standards
Department Responsibilities - Fulfills routine duties independently to include daily stocking,
weekly terminal cleaning, cleaning of autoclave, daily refrigerator and fluid warmer temp checks, maintaining unit cleanliness, etc.; Seeks direction when indicated for unusual or non-routine duties. Advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring intervention or follow-up, observing lines of communication appropriate to the situation.
Reprocessing/sterilization
Hospital Wide Quality Metrics:
o Inpatient Satisfaction “Likelihood to Recommend" (Non-nursing department use house wide score; Nursing units use department specific score) o NRC: Ambulatory Surgery - Departments use specific results (OPS, GI, Cath, and IR) o NRC: Individual Department results
Quality Measurement: Did staff wash their hands?
Stewardship- Cost Center actual expenses in comparison to flex budget
II. Professional Development
Staff Meeting Attendance
Professional Growth and Development
III. Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes (NDNQI quality data – Units that do not monitor specific indicators will use the hospital wide scoring for the year) - Performance/Evaluation Criteria: Below 25th percentile, Below the mean, Below the 50th percentile, above the 75th percentile, or Above the 90th percentile
Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must be a graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program. Certification required.REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) administered by National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintain current CPR certification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrates technical competence and adherence to hospital policy. Adopts the organizational culture and maintains fiscal responsibility within the department. Adheres to clinical standards and practice guidelines set forth by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments in order to facilitate a quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care.PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:Work is of medium demand; walking, sitting and standing most of the time while on duty. Occasional lifting of patients with assistance is required. Talking and hearing is essential in instructing and supervising nursing personnel and in receiving doctor's orders and patient's condition reports. Near visual acuity required to work with charts and records and to observe patients.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:The area where work is performed is high-risk for exposure to the blood borne pathogens. Works in a well- lighted heated and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the department as prescribed by the philosophy of the hospital.UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*