Case Technician-Hemodialysis

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

20h

About The Position

The Case Technician assists in preparing the surgical room before procedures, transporting patients to operating areas, and maintaining an adequate supply of sterilized equipment, instruments, and supplies. The role may assist with surgical procedures, follows established guidelines, and works under close supervision. The Case Technician helps prepare operating and procedure rooms; supports patient preparation and positioning; assists during procedures as a second scrub when needed; and helps maintain instrument availability, condition, and infection-control standards. The role also supports room turnover, assists nurses and surgical technologists with equipment and medication handling, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Communication skills.
Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating or procedure rooms by ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are sterilized, maintained, and available.
Maintain knowledge of instruments, equipment, and supplies to support efficient surgical operations.
Assist with patient preparation and positioning before procedures.
Act as a second scrub when needed, assisting with case setup and holding retractors, scopes, or cameras to improve physician visualization.
Transport patients to the pre-operative area, operating room, or procedure room in a caring, considerate, timely, and professional manner.
Coordinate with other departments on instrument processing and sterilization to maintain adequate instrument quantities.
Ensure instruments and equipment are in good working condition and facilitate repairs when needed.
Assist the turnover team with preparing rooms between surgeries and preparing patients for surgery.
Assist Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists by supplying physicians with equipment and supplies and coordinating instrument and supply layout in accordance with infection-control and safety standards.
Assist nursing staff with retrieving medications and case drug bags, placing them for nurse administration, and returning medications and drug trays to appropriate locations for return to the pharmacy.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.