Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the direction of the Procedures Services Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), works as a member of an integrated team performs duties such as ensuring the overall equipment and supply requirements for the procedure rooms is available and functioning, in addition to assisting with the changeover of the procedure room between procedures. Transports/escorts patients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting and transferring of patients, and provides support to patient. Cleans the equipment and supply areas and maintains supplies for the operating room carts and storage areas. As well as decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, sterilizing and distributing simple and complex instruments, equipment and linen related to the operating rooms, following established protocols, and as directed by the CNC.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. According to established procedures, dismantles soiled surgical and anaesthetic instruments and equipment from Operating Room Suites, Endoscopy, Dental Operating Room and Radiology; decontaminates and processes the equipment as required; prepares soiled equipment and instrumentation for transport to MDRD (Medical Device Reprocessing Department; returns clean equipment to designated areas.
2. Picks and distributes instruments, flexible endoscopes and sets for operative procedures. Assembles and prepares case carts with instrument sets, and surgical supplies plus assembles anesthetic supplies and equipment for each procedure according to established guidelines.
3. Requisitions OR, Endoscopy and Anesthesia supplies from the stores department and/or MDRD); restocks supplies in the designated storerooms, the Procedure suites, the individual service areas, and anesthesia carts, as directed by the CNC.
4. According to established procedures, sets up endoscopy equipment prior to each procedure and tests to ensure proper operation of functions such as air, water, suction, lights, pressure and biopsy forceps; places other supplies and equipment at hand; transports equipment to operating room or radiology room as directed.
5. Ensures sterilizers and portable Medical Device Reprocessing equipment is operating according to manufacturer’s specifications by having a working knowledge of the specifications and ensuring the correct results. Conducts routine testing by utilizing standard test procedures such as air detection and biological indicators monitors the efficiency of the sterilizer and other portable equipment; advises the CNC of any discrepancies with the routine test results. Maintains records of tests performed to comply with quality assurance standards.
6. Checks and monitors equipment such as laryngoscopes and oxygen tanks to ensure the equipment is functioning properly. Refers equipment issues to the appropriate personnel, if required.
7. Provides assistance to the patient care team with mobilization of patients, as directed, by lifting and transferring patients on and off beds, stretchers and wheelchairs following prescribed safe techniques and lifting practices and transporting/escorting patients to and from required areas by either walking or wheeling using mechanical aides such as mobilizers, wheelchairs and stretchers to ensure prompt arrival at specified location. Provides support to patients by supplying blankets or bedpans, when requested.
8. Provides assistance to nursing staff and/or physician in preparing patients for procedures by supporting the positioning of clients as directed and moving equipment/support aides. Picks up, delivers and/or moves a variety of equipment, supplies and other items as assigned. Transports specimens to the laboratory and picks up blood/blood products, , supplies, x-rays, and charts as assigned.
9. Assists in changing over the procedure room between procedures by performing duties following established protocol and as directed by the CNC.
10. Cleans, decontaminates and prepares all instruments and flexible endoscopes for sterilization using various established clean methods, as directed by the CNC.
11. Assists in the exchange of designated case carts between MDRD and Procedures.
12. Maintains carts, bedside areas, and storage areas as directed by the CNC.
13. Maintains a safe and organized work environment by performing routine cleaning of work and storage areas, as directed by the CNC.
14. Cleans equipment by methods following established protocols and as directed by the CNC. Notifies appropriate personnel of malfunctioning equipment and/or completes maintenance requisition, and sends equipment to Maintenance/Bio Medical Engineering for repair as directed.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course, plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**