Support Technician, Surgery

Assists in planning, coordinating and implementing indirect patient care and unit maintenance.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares for surgery daily by stocking operating rooms according to PAR (Periodic Automatic Replenishment) levels, checking each operating room for proper equipment for cases scheduled, and checking 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, and flash sterilizing instruments under the direction of a certified surgical tech or registered nurse.

Assists with lifting and turning patients, transporting patients, and 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.

EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCEOne year experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent reaching and gripping.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

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