Overview

Entry level position - Surgical Services Support Tech

Under the direction and supervision of the Staff Nurse, assists with the care of patients to maintain a safe, clean environment. Responsible for the cleaning of operative suites between cases and transporting patients from the Nursing Units to the OR / Endo Lab and from the PACU and Endo Lab to the Nursing Units. He / She must be available to assist with positioning of patients. Runs errands to the other departments of the hospital and responds to any other tasks as necessary.

Full-time Days - 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Cleanliness of Rooms
  * Wipes with germicidal solution at end of day or as needed.
  * Performs routine cleaning of the OR.
  * Cleans OR rooms between all cases unless told otherwise.
  * Removes soiled linen and disposes of properly, replacing clean plastic bag between cases.
  * Places trash in appropriate containers following procedures and replaces plastic bag.
  * Following every case, mop head and water are changed, when using reusable mop heads.
  * Upon completion of each procedure, suction canisters and tubing are disposed of and/or Neptune suction is emptied and cleaned.
  * Adjusts proper amount of cleaning solution when changing water.
  * Cleans rooms at end of day.
• Transportation of Patients
  * Transports patients to the Operative Suite/ Pre-Operative Area.
  * Checks identification of patient in OR and on nursing unit when transporting patient.
  * Moves patient in a safe and timely manner.
  * Chart accompanies patient and is taken to front desk on arrival to OR or Pre-Op desk.
  * Changes linen between patients.
  * Assists in moving patients to and from OR table.
  * Provides roller moving equipment for moving patient at completion of procedure.
  * Exchanges OR transport stretcher for unit bed as requested.
  * Aids in moving patient upon request of nurse before or after procedure.
  * Uses safe technique anytime assisting with patient transfer.
  * Insures safety belts or side rails are used on every patient during transport.
  * Assist circulating Nurse with patient positioning and holding limbs.
  * Assists patients to and from wheelchair when applicable.
  * Insures all patients have an O2 tank on bed/stretcher for transportation to PACU.
• Ordering Supplies
  * Maintains orderliness of equipment.
  * Maintains proper level of linen.
  * Stocks warming cabinet daily.
  * Maintains proper level of supplies.
  * Exchanges oxygen and nitrogen tanks upon request.
  * Replaces specimen containers daily.
  * Replaces specimen containers daily.
  * Takes specimen or culture to lab as requested.
  * Insures daily cleaning supplies are replaced as needed.
  * Maintains adequate levels of suction canisters / lids, plastic linen / trash liners daily.
  * Adheres to all safety procedures.
  * Keeps corridors free of stretchers and other equipment when not in use.
• Communication / Team Work
  * Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families.
  * Communicates throughout the day with OR Supervisor.
  * Checks for special instructions throughout day.
  * Alerts OR Supervisor or designee of maintenance problems.
  * Communicates problems / questions with OR supervisor.
• Performance Improvement
  * Participates in the hospital wide Performance Improvement Program.
  * Implement activities as recommended by PI Teams and/or Department.
• Departmental / Institutional Activities
  * Attends 75% departmental meeting / reads and 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.
  * Any other duties as assigned.
  * May work at Main OR or in the ASC OR as requested/required by surgical schedule.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• GED Required or
• High School Equivalent Required or
• High School Graduate Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years of previous experience as an environmental service tech, OR Tech Required or
• OR Support, or patient care tech. Required

Required Minimum Skills

• 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.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications