Clinical Operations Technician

Major Responsibilities:

• Cleans soiled equipment after each use to avoid spread of disease. Completes more thorough cleaning if needed.
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN.
• Completes various errands as directed including picking up equipment that is needed, delivery of food trays, charts, and reports if needed.
• Operates beds, nurse call system, and emergency call system, responds in a timely manner.
• Maintains all storage and equipment areas in an organized fashion. Replenishes point of use supplies. Coordinates disposal of outdated or non-use items.
• Performs electrocardiograms.
• Supports in patient transport at point of discharge, direct admission and interdepartmental transfer.
• Establishes and maintains par levels/drawers of patient and clinician needed supplies.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education:

• High School graduate or GED

Years of Experience:

• None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Agile - ability to change direction/focus as needed.
• Strong customer service/patient experience skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex and competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Some equipment may not be operated without the assistance of an adult.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.