L&D OR Technician PRN

Description

Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center a facility that is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

At Rapides Regional we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Person Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Great healthcare starts with compassion.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued?  If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

About this unit:

• The culture throughout the entire hospital is team and patient focused.
• Everyone on the team are motivated and leadership is committed to mentoring through career mapping for educational and personal success.
• Patient safety and satisfaction are our number one priority. 

Responsibilities:

• The surgical technician is responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety, and the efficiency of the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure to insure optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.
• The surgical technician prepares and arranges instruments and supplies, and assists the surgeon and assistants throughout the operation.
• Their assignments are based on acuity and skills required. He/she must work effectively with fellow employees from all units. 
• He/she should also be able to accept responsibility for own actions.
• They must fulfill the standard of professional ethics and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills while acting as a role model and resource person for others in the department. 
• The surgical technician is restricted from administering medications, completing patient records, or carrying out direct physician orders regarding treatment of patients beyond their licensed scope of practice.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completed Surgical Technician course and/or on-the-job training demonstrating ability or current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
• Previous OR experience preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Behavior demonstrates understanding and adherence to Rapides Regional Medical Center’s values which are:
  • Works with an attitude of SERVICE
  • Promotes TEAMWORK within the department and the organization
  • Exhibits ACCOUNTABILITY and responsibility in the performance of the job
  • Exhibits RESPECT to self and others
  • Demonstrates an attitude of SAFETY in all tasks, job duties and responsibilities   
• Performance Improvement/CQI Principles are consistently demonstrated in the performance of assigned duties.
• Attendance records reflect a punctual, dependable and responsible employee.
• Demonstrates adherence to the principles of safety and infection control.
• Appropriately handles all information including confidential information.
• Strives to anticipate and exceed expectations of their customers as demonstrated by positive customer comments and management observation.
• Communicates in a clear, courteous manner, demonstrating positive interpersonal skills.
• Utilizes medical center property and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Willingly accepts and performs all assigned duties.
• Reflects RRMC values and sensitivity to RRMC’s ethical and compliance principles and the Code of Conduct in the daily activities.
• The employee demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates Support for patient rights in day-to-day interactions.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain safe, physical environment and required equipment and supplies.
• Give direct patient care as delegated.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropr
• iate to all age groups.
• Provide patient/family education that promotes healthy behaviors, supports recovery and enables the patients to be involved in decisions about their own care.
• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality of personal communication with or about patients.
• Notifies the circulator nurse of any changes in patients’ conditions noted, problems encountered and need for change in plan of care.
• Be an effective member of the health care team by:
  • Restocking OR rooms as assigned;
  • Assisting with all aspects of care of patient to provide quality care;
  • Assisting with orientation of new employees;
  • Pulling surgical case supplies;
  • Participating in unit conferences and quality improvement projects.
• Continually develops skills to maintain competence and expand role to high level OR Tech and to function optimally.
• Able to identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understands proper reporting mechanism.
• Able to recognize adverse drug reactions and demonstrates understanding of proper reporting mechanism once reaction is identified.
• Use of patient care equipment and supplies safely and efficiently by:
  • Practicing principles of good body mechanics and moving equipment and patients;         
  • Removing discontinued use equipment from surgery rooms and storing in proper            places;
  • Reporting broken/defective equipment/supplies promptly and removing from                  service;              
  • Handling equipment safely trying to eliminate damage or breakage;
  • Notifying circulator of used supplies and equipment so appropriate charge records may be maintained;              
  • Informing circulator of use of implantable supplies to assure tracking of devices maintained;
  • Assuring sterility of processed instruments;       
  • Understanding principles in sterile processing and storing sterile supplies to maintain integrity.
• Demonstrates compliance to policies related to proper posting of surgical cases and processing patients through the surgery department.
• Sets personal goals to achieve personal satisfaction related to job performance.
• Attends educational programs/in-services related to job performance and self-development programs.
• Maintain sterile technique according to established policies & procedures  by:  
  • Maintaining sterile field until the patient leaves the operating room;
  • Following aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies;        
  • Adhering to policies and procedure for scrubbing, donning gown and gloves, and setting up surgical field and Mayo stand;
  • Assisting with the needle, sponge, and instrument count according to set policies.     
• Shares responsibility for carrying out the physicians’ orders by reviewing and following preference cards.
• Communicates any patient’s report of pain to the nursing staff
• Assists in following as needed:
  • Transport of patients between L&D-surgery-PACU;
  • Perform surgical site prep as directed by physician.
• Recognizes possible signs and symptoms of complications of blood transfusion reactions i.e.; itching, rash, back pain and reports to nurse immediately.
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned duties, i.e. case preparation, set-up, turn-over in a timely manner, cleaning, removal of appropriate equipment, stocking daily of assigned surgery room.
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned specialty areas of equipment and supplies to assure adequate stock for case needs.
• PR for Healthcare Providers to be completed within 30 days of hire

Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning 328 bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana that offers a wide array of services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care, and our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties.

At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital, which directly impacts the well-being of your patients, their families, your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. We invite you to learn firsthand what our unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a Worlds Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.