Dermatology Tech, 40 Hours, Days at UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester

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Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $22.29 - $32.04 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 7:45am - 4:15pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10010 - 4094 Dermatology Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees) This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Supports the full range of dermatological surgical procedures performed by the Dermatology Department by preparing patients, assisting providers with procedures including but not limited to MOHS surgery, removal of skin cancers and other growths in the skin, the removal of stitches and the performance of other related procedures as assigned. Collects and processes surgical laboratory specimens, performs routine and automated technical procedures, and related duties. 1. Prepares the exam and/or procedure rooms by selecting and preparing supplies. Assembles, adjusts, observes and maintains non-sterile equipment to ensure that it remains in working order. 2. Prepares patients for surgery by providing physical and emotional support. Review medical record with patient. May take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, etc. Observes patients, (physical appearance, attitude, appetite, etc.), records observations and alerts supervisor or provider. Performs pre-op incision site preparation as directed by cleaning, shaving and disinfecting the skin with an antiseptic solution. During MOHS surgery, maps the area of tumor removal as directed by provider. 3. Set up of mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to procedure and provider preference. Performs sterile scrub procedures and related activities such as draping the patient and operative area. 4. Assists in connecting & applying surgical equipment. Assists in the surgical procedure by passing instruments, sutures, sponges and needles before, during, and after surgery. Operates lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units and surgical/medical equipment. Holds retractors or instruments. Sponges or suctions the operative site as directed. Participates in counting sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery. 5. Collects, labels, and transports specimens to appropriate departments and complete requisitions as required. 6. Cleans and processes surgical instruments for sterilization. Ensures that reprocessed items are free of contaminants. Lubricates and reassembles sterilized equipment. Maintains correct instrument counts of instruments sent to Central Sterilization and returned to Dermatology. 7. May prepare operative reports or related material in automated database system as appropriate. 8. Downloads digital pictures for incorporation into operative reports into the medical record using hospital approved technology. 9. As directed by provided removes sutures, prepares and applies sterile and non-sterile dressings following surgical procedure, applies cold packs, ac