Surgical Services Support Technician - UPMC Williamsport Casual Variable

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Williamsport is hiring a casual Surgical Services Support Technician to support its Operating Room. The technician performs assigned tasks that contribute directly to patient care and related services under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician, and supports staff to facilitate case flow within Surgical Services. The role guarantees approximately 8 hours per week, has a variable shift, and requires weekend coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience, preferably in a customer service or healthcare role; alternatively, enrollment in a healthcare training program requiring clinical rotations with at least one clinical rotation completed.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, required within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance with renewal.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Microcomputer experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Suggest and support change within the department and organization.
• Perform patient care skills with an RN preceptor in a safe manner and according to policy and procedure.
• Constructively receive feedback and direction, identify learning needs, and communicate them to the preceptor.
• Recognize the impact of personal behavior on the efficient functioning of the department and organization.
• Seek appropriate intervention from nursing, physicians, or other healthcare team members.
• Improve knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback or self-identified developmental needs.
• Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery, including completing safety checks, keeping the department and OR rooms clean and organized, cleaning department-specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear, and returning equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning under RN supervision.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory.
• Open supplies and equipment to establish a sterile field.
• Assist with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of specialty equipment, including lasers, video towers, microscopes, and positioning supplies.
• Assist nurses with setting up and ordering instrument trays; check daily with Sterile Processing for broken instruments and incomplete trays.
• Communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to prioritize daily operating room assignments at the start of each shift, and remain accessible in operating rooms.
• Assist with moving patients on and off beds in the OR suite.
• Complete assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Adhere to policies and practices related to patient care and hospital information.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Identify the need for and/or provide patient and family education.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED