Surgical Service Support Tech - OR at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Roswell, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transportation, Sterilization, Patient Positioning, Inventory Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Time Management, Professionalism, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: 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. Core Responsibilities 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 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 Minimum Education: GED Required or High School Equivalent Required or High School Graduate Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): 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. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in operative suites by cleaning rooms between cases and disposing of waste. Assists with the safe transportation and positioning of patients between nursing units, the OR, and the PACU.