Case Technician I FT I Evenings I Germantown

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Germantown, TN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Case Technician is responsible for ensuring the operating room is set up properly with supplies, instruments, and equipment. This position also facilitates case preparation and acts as a liaison between Operating Room, Sterile Processing, and OR Logistics. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Case Technician is responsible for ensuring the operating room is set up properly with supplies, instruments, and equipment. This position also facilitates case preparation and acts as a liaison between Operating Room, Sterile Processing, and OR Logistics. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
Associate's Degree Surgical Technology
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and other outside professional staff.
Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be acquired through completion of high school.
Ability to read and follow written instruction as would be acquired through completion of high school.
Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.

Responsibilities

Serves as a contact between Operating Room, Sterile Processing, and OR Logistics to ensure availability of supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases
Ensures next day and same day add on Surgical cases are pulled accurately and completely
Takes initiative to identify instrumentation that will need to be reprocessed between cases and communicates to SPD
Returns unused supplies and instrumentation to proper location
Participates in perioperative materials management by communication with the Logistic Coordinators and SPD Manager when stock needs replenished, and maintains orderliness of shelves by straightening stock, dusting
Uses First In/First Out methods to minimize outdates. Rotates stock as needed.
Checks supplies and instrumentation for expiration dates and integrity of packaging before placing into use or returning to inventory
Maintains principles of aseptic technique according to hospital policy and procedure and AORN standards.
Recognizes, monitors and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors.
Promptly alerts management to opportunities, needs and problems within the unit regarding policies, procedures and regulatory readiness.
Understands, applies, supports and follows department/hospital policies, procedures and standards at all times.
Follows dress code both in the perioperative environment and when leaving the area.
Assists in monitoring team members for adherence to aseptic technique and professional standards; takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique.
Ensures work area and equipment are clean and orderly to ensure safe and efficient work