Patient Support Technician

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

In this role, the Patient Support Technician will assist members of the OR team to provide support with housekeeping, stocking and patient transport in the Operating Room.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Knowledge of inventory control techniques
• Certified Aide training program preferred
• Proven work record and commitment towards continuing education

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Monday-Friday with weekend and holiday on-call requirements
• Full Time

• Assists in appropriate positions for surgical procedures
• Check supplies for outdates
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload: completes case carts
• Facilitates express processing of instruments/trays needed for later cases
• Follows proper safety and infection control procedures and maintains a safe work environment
• Maintains BLS completion status
• Maintains the confidentiality, security, and integrity for the management of associate / patient information
• Maintains the appropriate working condition of equipment utilized in direct patient care
• Performs surgical preps with proper instruction
• Proper transport and transfer patients when on call or as needed
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Reviews sterilizer performance tests and completes required documentation