Support Tech, PACU (Ground Floor)

Northside Hospital•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the ongoing development and administration of hospital and department Quality Improvement program. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains equipment and storage areas in a clean and organized manner Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager. Maintains sterile technique and universal precautions. May assist in gathering supplies and preparation of equipment prior to surgery. May participate in the cleaning and disinfecting of surgical rooms following the procedures. Assists with moving and transporting patients. Transports equipment, supplies, blood and specimens. Stocks unit supplies. Enters charges, bed requests and patient logs into computer ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties as assigned by supervision. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in a surgical services or other hospital clinical department.
Experience as a Support Technician.
Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Responsibilities

Assists in the ongoing development and administration of hospital and department Quality Improvement program.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains equipment and storage areas in a clean and organized manner
Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
Maintains sterile technique and universal precautions.
May assist in gathering supplies and preparation of equipment prior to surgery.
May participate in the cleaning and disinfecting of surgical rooms following the procedures.
Assists with moving and transporting patients.
Transports equipment, supplies, blood and specimens.
Stocks unit supplies.
Enters charges, bed requests and patient logs into computer
Other duties as assigned by supervision.