Support Technician, Surgery

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing indirect patient care and unit maintenance within the surgical suite. Key responsibilities include preparing operating rooms, stocking supplies, performing diagnostic testing on sterilization equipment, maintaining anesthesia equipment, assisting with equipment maintenance, and ensuring unit efficiency through cleaning and instrument sterilization. The technician also assists with patient lifting, turning, and transport, and supports pre/post-op areas and PACU. Excellent verbal communication and commitment to patient satisfaction are essential, along with effective communication with various medical and management personnel.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgery daily by stocking operating rooms according to PAR (Periodic Automatic Replenishment) levels
• Checks each operating room for proper equipment for cases scheduled
• Checks case carts for instrumentation needs
• Restocks warmers throughout the day with fluids, blankets, etc.
• Orders supplies from central supply/dispatch
• Performs daily diagnostic testing and recording of sterilization equipment according to hospital policy and manufacturer's recommendations
• Restocks and cleans all anesthesia equipment used
• Transporting equipment and supplies to other service areas of hospital as needed
• Assists with the maintenance of surgery equipment by reporting malfunctions to the proper personnel
• Assists in maintaining unit efficiency by cleaning operating rooms between procedures
• Washing instruments between procedures
• Flash sterilizing instruments under the direction of a certified surgical tech or registered nurse
• Assists with lifting and turning patients
• Transporting patients
• Assisting in pre/post op areas and PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) as needed
• Exhibits excellent verbal communication skills and commitment to patient satisfaction 100% of the time
• Utilizes service recovery skills by reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
• Maintains communication with operating room director, management, anesthesiologist, CRNAs, and appropriate service representatives to ensure efficient work flow
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees