ICU Oprs Technologist III

Company: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:
This service-level position is primarily responsible for the support of intensive care unit operations by cleaning, maintaining, and stocking essential specialty supplies and equipment used for patient care. The ICU operations tech-3 has a broad scope of responsibility that includes, but is not limited to, stocking, disinfecting locating or transporting equipment, ordering routine supplies or equipment, or other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ICU Operations Technologist is responsible for the disinfection (cleaning) labeling and storage of patient care equipment. A routine cleaning schedule should be used to ensure all equipment established and followed. Disinfection should be completed as soon as the item is picked up and in accordance with hospital policy using a hospital approved cleaner.

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  Unit-based equipment including EKG machine and cables, bladder scanner, mobile patient lifts, etc., should be cleaned, labeled "ready for patient use," then stored on the unit. Cables should be cleaned per hospital policy and returned to the storage areas on the unit or critical care central storage.
  
  
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  Hospital-based equipment such as IV poles, should be cleaned following the equipment's instructions for use guidelines and the Patient Care Equipment Cleaning Guidelines in Policy Stat.
  
  
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  Assists nursing and medical staff with any day-to-day operational requests or to obtain / locate / retrieve / transport / inspect / test / repair equipment or supplies (including CRRT/dialysis equipment and supplies) used for patient care or as needed.
  
  
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  Retrieval, cleaning, disinfection, organization, and storage of critical equipment and cables. Disinfection should be completed as soon as the item is picked up and in accordance with hospital policy using a hospital approved cleaner. Cables should be cleaned per hospital policy and returned to the storage areas on the unit or critical care central storage.
  
  
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  A functional/damage inspection of the article at the time of disinfection should be completed and work order for repair ticket should be placed and the item delivered to the appropriate location for repair if needed.
  
  
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  The unit manager and supervisor should be notified via email that a repair ticket has been placed and when work has been completed the item should be retrieved and re-placed onto the unit. If the item is damaged beyond repair, the manager should be notified, and a replacement should be ordered.
  
  
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  Other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor or nurse manager.
  
  
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  On-unit inventory and par levels for supplies and specialty airway equipment are determined by the unit managers and par levels should be stocked to the prescribed levels daily.
  
  
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  Takes appropriate action in dealing with product recalls for medical supplies.
  
  
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  Daily workflow checklist should be referenced and signed off when stocking has been completed, then filed.
  
  
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  Monthly assessment for expired products and rotation of disposable supplies will be conducted. Other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor or nurse manager.
  
  
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  Completion of general tasks as requested by the unit nurse manager such as assembly of carts, furniture, or other equipment and supplies.
  
  
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  Cleaning/dusting, transport of malfunctioning or broken equipment to clinical engineering, sterile supply, hospital stores, other service support areas.
  
  
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  Retrieval of orders from loading dock.
  
  
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  Other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor or nurse manager.
  
  
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  Managing supply inventory and ordering using the online ordering platform.
  
  
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  Gathers information to aid in evaluation of requests or suggestions made by nursing or medical staff regarding medical supplies and equipment.
  
  
  Other duties as assigned
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
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    High School diploma or equivalent required
    
    
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    Limited experience required
    
    
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    Strong interpersonal communications ability, ability to operate and perform essential functions independently, strong prioritization and multitasking skills required
    
    
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    Basic computer ability, including Word, Excel, Outlook, texting and internet ordering required
    
    
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    Valid New York State Driver's License and ability to travel between local hospitals during shift required
    
    
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    Ability to meet physical demands required of work required
    
    
    The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
    How To Apply
    All applicants must apply online.
    EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
    Location: Strong Memorial Hospital
    
    Full/Part Time: Full-Time
    
    Schedule: 7 AM-7 PM; E/O WKND/HOL

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