Support Technician, Surgery

SSM Health

87d

About The Position

Assists in planning, coordinating and implementing indirect patient care and unit maintenance.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgery daily by stocking operating rooms according to PAR 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.
• Transports 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.
• Cleans operating rooms between procedures.
• Washes instruments between procedures.
• Flash sterilizes instruments under the direction of a certified surgical tech or registered nurse.
• Assists with lifting and turning patients.
• Transports patients and assists in pre/post op areas and PACU as needed.
• Exhibits excellent verbal communication skills and commitment to patient satisfaction.
• 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.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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