Surgical Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• GED Required or High School Equivalent Required or High School Graduate Required
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor (required upon hire)
• Minimum 5 years of previous experience as an environmental service tech, OR Tech, OR Support, or patient care tech.
• Good communication skills / good organizational skills.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
• Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
• Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Wipes operative rooms with germicidal solution at the end of the day or as needed.
• Performs routine cleaning of the OR.
• Cleans OR rooms between all cases.
• Removes soiled linen and disposes of it properly, replacing clean plastic bags between cases.
• Places trash in appropriate containers following procedures and replaces plastic bags.
• Changes mop heads and water when using reusable mop heads after every case.
• Disposes of or empties and cleans Neptune suction canisters and tubing upon completion of each procedure.
• Adjusts the proper amount of cleaning solution when changing water.
• Cleans rooms at the end of the day.
• Transports patients to the Operative Suite/Pre-Operative Area.
• Checks patient identification in the OR and on the nursing unit when transporting.
• Moves patients safely and in a timely manner.
• Ensures patient charts accompany the patient and are taken to the front desk upon arrival to the OR or Pre-Op desk.
• Changes linen between patients.
• Assists in moving patients to and from the OR table.
• Provides roller moving equipment for moving patients at the completion of a procedure.
• Exchanges OR transport stretchers for unit beds as requested.
• Aids in moving patients upon request of the nurse before or after a procedure.
• Uses safe technique when assisting with patient transfers.
• Ensures safety belts or side rails are used on every patient during transport.
• Assists the circulating Nurse with patient positioning and holding limbs.
• Assists patients to and from wheelchairs when applicable.
• Ensures all patients have an O2 tank on their bed/stretcher for transportation to the PACU.
• Maintains orderliness of equipment.
• Maintains the proper level of linen.
• Stocks the warming cabinet daily.
• Maintains the proper level of supplies.
• Exchanges oxygen and nitrogen tanks upon request.
• Replaces specimen containers daily.
• Takes specimens or cultures to the lab as requested.
• Ensures daily cleaning supplies are replaced as needed.
• Maintains adequate levels of suction canisters/lids and plastic linen/trash liners daily.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.
• Keeps corridors free of stretchers and other equipment when not in use.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families.
• Communicates throughout the day with the OR Supervisor.
• Checks for special instructions throughout the day.
• Alerts the OR Supervisor or designee of maintenance problems.
• Communicates problems/questions with the OR supervisor.
• Participates in the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Program.
• Implements activities as recommended by PI Teams and/or the Department.
• Attends departmental meetings and reads/initials hospital memos, minutes, and unit communications.
• Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development.
• Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-growth and career advancement.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• May work at the Main OR or in the ASC OR as requested/required by the surgical schedule.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
• Support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia
• Start a future that gives you more
• One of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems
• 24,000+ team members work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life
• Team members are the foundation of that care
• Exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations
• Transforming healthcare delivery
• World-class healthcare to every person, every time
• System-wide practice of safety principles
• Assessing and addressing errors
• Seeking feedback from our patients and customers
• Recognition for advances in safety and quality
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Seramount 100 Best Companies list
• Foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work