Temporary Under 90 days Senior Librarian Job at Pierce County Library in Village

Overview

Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, a new surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory, orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff—Long Islanders with courage and heart who care about the people in our community.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an OR Technicians - Part Time Days 7AM-5PM; rotating schedule/weekends - Operating Room.

In this role, the OR Technician is an integral team member in the safe, efficient care of the intraoperative client. The ORT is able to efficiently, quickly and accurately set up, maintain and monitor the sterile and/or aseptic field. The ORT assists surgeons by assembling and passing instrumentation and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgical needs. Cleans, stocks and maintains all instrumentation and supplies. The ORT is knowledgeable in infection control principles for patient, self and staff safety and well-being.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide safe and reliable patient care related to aseptic and sterile environment. Follows policy and procedure for proper OR attire in appropriate areas. Checks integrity, expiration dates and proper processing of all items opened for a sterile field. Uses aseptic technique when scrubbing, gowning and gloving. Initiates corrective actions when breaks in sterile field occur. Uses proper open glove technique for any glove change during procedure. Properly moves in and around a sterile field. Describes parameters required for methods of sterilization. Chooses correct method and time of sterilization related to item. Demonstrates correct safe use of autoclave and Steris machines. Documents accurately, each time used, for autoclave and Steris. Plans for and can properly drape for varying surgical procedures. Safely administers, accepts and labels sterile solutions or medications to the sterile field per national safety guidelines and hospital protocol. Transfers specimen(s) without breaking integrity of sterile field.
• To provide safe and reliable patient care related to environment of care. Follows Universal Precautions at all times. Contains and disposes of contaminated items; can describe process. Disposes of sharps appropriately, can describe actions. Uses Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Uses safe zone as per policy. Assembles all necessary equipment prior to procedure. Checks equipment for proper functioning; initiates proper procedure for malfunctioning equipment. Removes, labels and notifies appropriate personnel. Operates mechanical, electrical and air-powered equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. Properly decontaminates all equipment and instrumentation. Identifies problematic instrumentation and equipment and required care. Notifies appropriate personnel when instrumentation or equipment needs repair. Labels with yellow repair tag, if appropriate. Restocks instrument trays for next patient use. Checks compressed gases brought to the room for accuracy of content by the surgical team. Identifies appropriate compressed gas needed for specific equipment or procedure when questioned.
• To provide safe and reliable patient care related to patient positioning and transferring. Assembles usual required patient positioning equipment prior to procedure. Adjusts plan of care after assessment of specific patient care needs or surgeon’s preference. Safely transfers patient under the direction of nursing, surgical or anesthesiology staff using proper devices. Identifies all positioning devices, their uses and storage; demonstrates safe proficiency in their usage.
• Demonstrates motivation, initiative, professionalism and accountability. Seeks opportunities for continued learning, information and input from experienced personnel. Restocks rooms. Handles instrumentation and equipment with care to ensure integrity and longevity. Uses instrument tags in instrument trays 100% of the time. Performs daily assignments and weekend duties and initials lists. Updates Surgeon Preference Cards as necessary. Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the OR team. Demonstrates compassion and understanding when dealing with patients and families. Practices within ethical and legal guidelines and identifies tasks that require NYS licensure. Demonstrates flexibility in workflow and staffing coverage. Participates in Performance Improvement data collection and risk management. Promotes cost-effective behaviors in daily function.
• Complies with safety and emergency procedures. Maintains BLS certification. Identifies locations of pull stations and fire extinguishers in the intraoperative area. Identifies occupational hazards and preventative actions in the intraoperative setting. Identifies locations of oxygen/gas shut-off boxes and crash cart; brings them to the appropriate room as directed. Anticipates needs for supplies and equipment in emergencies and responds quickly and in an organized manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited credentialing organization (required). Exemptions provided for those currently practicing as surgical technologists. Must provide evidence for a cumulative period of one year within the four years prior to the effective date (January 1, 2015).
• Annual continuing education: fifteen hours to remain qualified. New graduates must complete a nationally accredited program and obtain certification within 12 months from completion.
• Able to lift equipment/supplies up to 30 pounds daily. Stand 70%–90% of the day. Dexterous with fine or intricate instruments. Able to prioritize and adapt throughout the day. Mature interpersonal skills. Able to cope with exposure to blood/body fluids and environmental risks related to chemicals and steam. Current BLS required. Adaptable to changes in procedures and assignments.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with more than just a place to work; we are an institution you can be proud of and will feel good about contributing your time and talents.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Applications are required to be completed online.

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Salary information: The salary range for the role is $31.20 - $45.76 hourly, with actual salaries dependent on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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