Pediatric Tech

We have been uber busy lately. Ben is working on a certification for work and then his work is keeping him pretty busy. I'm doing school and kicking butt at it and work and trying to work out. We also had family in town for a few days. I really quickly wanted to just post about something that I'm extremely excited about. Yes its a new job well kind of its still within Intermountain Healthcare just a new position. It's literally a dream job for me and I'm ecstatic! It's at Riverton Hospital in their Primary Children's Outpatient Surgery as a Pediatric Tech. The schedule is Mon-Fri start time around 6am no holiday's no weekends and sometimes if they are slow they send us up to Primary Children's Hospital to help out. I'm going to be doing pre-op,post op and I will also be in the operating room assisting with surgeries!!!!!!!!!!! The surgeries performed are basic such as tonsils, ear tubes, etc. There is very limited complications and the majority of patients go home at the end of the day. If there are any complications they are transferred to Primary Children's Hospital. 

Here is a brief description of the job:

A dynamic and proactive Pediatric Technician (Ped. Tech) is a trained caregiver that assists under the direction of a Registered Nurse (R.N.). Ped Tech’s are given the opportunity to apply their clinical skills to patients by surveying medical equipment, monitors and sensors, by interacting with the pediatric patients while transporting them to their medical destination, and tending to their healthcare needs and overall healing process. 

A resourceful Ped Tech is a valued contributor to the medical staff when keeping thorough charts, preparing medical rooms and assisting with procedures. Able to communicate effectively in a crisis or disaster situation and maintain competent work levels.

This coming week is my last week at my current position. I've made a few really good friends and hope to stay in contact with them once I leave.