Perinatal Technician

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$3,750.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements)

The Perinatal Technician will work Per Diem, Various Shifts and Weekends and surveys the environment of care and maintains the environment in a state of safety and readiness.

• Stocks all areas with appropriate supplies and equipment.
• The Perinatal Technician monitors supply levels and requests restocking/reordering as indicated.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment are kept in proper location.
• Communicates effectively with nursing, professional, allied health and support staff.
• The Perinatal Technician reports patient needs and relevant care data to appropriate RN accurately and promptly.
• Uses Vocera consistently according to policy.
• Participates in face to face change of shift handoff with oncoming Perinatal Tech using SBAR format.
• Demonstrates respectful assertiveness in team communication.
• The Perinatal Technicianperforms testing and screening on adult and neonatal patients as ordered.
• Conducts and records hourly rounds on assigned schedule.
• The Perinatal Technician answers call lights promptly. Fulfills patient requests promptly or relay to appropriate RN.
• The Perinatal Technician obtains vital signs, weights, I&O and other clinical measurements on adults and newborns. Adheres to Bassett's confidentiality policy.
• Reviews e-mail weekly.
• Adheres to isolation procedures.
• Checks HealthStream monthly for assigned learning and completes assigned learning on schedule.
• Completes Annually competencies.
• Attends education sessions as requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrates the assimilation of the principles of asepsis, patients, and staff safety in performance of duties.
• Behavior exhibits knowledge of skills, importance of teamwork and consideration of others.
• Provides additional administrative and service support to providers/health care team members congruent with PSA role.

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited education program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential (see licensure requirement below) administered by a nationally-accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization.
• Completed a military surgical technology program.
• Previously employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015 (must provide proof of employment).
• Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year experience in a health-related position or as a Nursing Assistant preferred (at least 6 months in the hospital setting).

Licensure/Certificates:

• Must obtain Surgical Technologist certification within 1 year from date of graduation and date of hire.
• Previously employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015 will waive this requirement.

Skills:

• Ability to function as an active team member.
• Demonstrates competency in required skills relevant to area of practice.
• Effective Time Management.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good manual dexterity, excellent motor, hand eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Strong reading, writing and basic math skills required.
• Ability to handle and operate equipment, read retain and comprehend written and oral medical and technical information.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires considerable walking, standing, sitting, bending and lifting when working with patients or at a nursing station.
• Frequent walk in and telephone interruptions.
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time.
• Extended periods of standing in one position required.
• Must be able to lift and position patients.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in support of patient positioning, instrument and equipment handling.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/25 and hearing correctable to normal voice tones through surgical masks.
• Exposure to sharp instruments and needles.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.