New 
PreOp Holding Unit Service Technician Per Diem Faulkner
 Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 1153 Centre Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 25, 2025 | |
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Perioperative: The Perianesthesia Unit Service Technician (UST) provides direct and indirect care to perioperative patients to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care. Under the supervision of the Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse/Nursing Director the UST performs various clinical duties which facilitate each patient's readiness for surgery. The Perianesthesia UST provides a broad range of care and services to patients, including but not to limited to, EKG, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, supporting Perianesthesia procedures within their scope, responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills, patient transport and securing equipment and supplies. They will provide safe and accurate transportation for patients. The Unit Service Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
medical records. -Perioperative: 1. PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT * Anticipates and identifies patient safety risks in collaboration with patient care team and takes appropriate action. * Utilizes proper body mechanics in moving and assisting patients to prevent personal injury. * Rounds and returns loose oxygen cylinders to appropriate storage areas. * Clears hallways of clutter. 2. ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS * Interacts with patients, families, and staff in a professional manner, projecting a positive public image. * Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population. * Delivers care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patient diversity. * Respects and maintains the confidentiality and privacy of patient, employee and hospital information at all times. * Works cooperatively with all staff members and takes appropriate steps to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Seeks assistance from RN, Nursing Director, or Nursing Supervisor, as needed. * Dresses appropriately and according to dress code requirements, including wearing visible hospital I.D. badge that identifies self at all times. 3. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES * Efficiently organizes time and prioritizes requests for service based on urgency. * Cleans equipment as needed * Delivers linen to units as requested. * Disposing of trash, soiled linens, medical waste and disposable items, appropriately and as necessary * Provides assistance to co-workers, as requested. * Is flexible adapts to changing patient and department needs including but not limited to offering assistance to other team members and adjusting assignments. 4. MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION * Reviews and is knowledgeable of appropriate policies, procedures, and work rules. * Utilizes hospital E-mail to access staff meeting minutes, notices, and memos. * Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication with RN throughout the shift, regarding patient condition including, the status of completing delegated tasks. Recognizes and notifies RN immediately of any significant change in a patient's condition and/or monitoring alarms (for example: change in vital signs, change in patient's mental status, complaints of pain, abnormal blood sugar, patient fall or other injury, patient concerns with care). * Accurately collects and records patient data (vital signs, intake and output, blood sugar, weights, restraint care/monitoring, other) and complies with hospital documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record. 5. COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE * Maintains and fosters and teamwork approach to patient care. * Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospital as requested o Uses appropriate safety techniques and body mechanics when moving patients. Remains with the patient or ensures patient is attended by staff when of other home unit. o Stretcher is cleaned after every transport with an antibacterial as provided in the department. o Delivers specimens to laboratory as needed, following proper procedures related to the handling of specimens during transport, as requested by staff. o Strictly practices Standard Precautions. Checks with nursing staff for specific instructions if necessary. o Performs the transportation of the deceased to the morgue in a respectful manner. Always uses proper morgue stretcher and is accompanied by a second escort. * Performs and records vital signs, EKG, and phlebotomy under the supervisor of a licensed Nurse. Assist providers with patient procedures as needed * Utilizes Epic HER to document all appropriate care. * Notification of need for repair of medical equipment to appropriate parties 6. PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION * Addresses patient comfort and information needs by providing informative, non-clinical information to patients and families, orienting patients/visitors to the hospital, unit, patient room services. * In collaboration with the licensed nurse, reinforces the patient education provided by the nurse and provides patients/families with basic patient care instruction, such as instruction for using the call light and safety requirements. 7. COMPETENCY * Complies with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and regulations, (for example: DPH, JCAHO, Boston fire codes, OSHA). * Maintains and demonstrates compliance with hospital and nursing competencies and care standards. Maintains competence in relation to a variety of technical skills that may include but are not limited to performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring, applying simple dressings and Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. Education Physical Requirements
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |