OR SUPPORT TECH

Job Summary:

The OR Support Tech reports directly to the Patient Care Manager of Surgery, and is delegated assignments by the Patient Care Coordinator. The OR Support Tech is primarily involved in the support aspects of the Operating Room activities. OR Support Tech demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in the care of the patient in the room as directed by the Registered Nurse circulator and/or by the Patient Care Coordinator running the board for the day. The ideal candidate will have strong sense of urgency and accountability, with a notable pride in self and drive for excellence.

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and precepted phases of your orientation to your job.

Items considered essential functions of the job are listed below.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Provides for exceptional patient and coworker experiences by following our standards of practice of always using positive language.
• Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
• Promotes a positive work environment with the OR team.
• Collaborates with all members of the OR team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information in a comprehensive manner.
• Exhibits open and professional communication.
• Acknowledges and responds to overhead pages in a timely manner.
• Attends any staff meetings or educational events assigned.
• Assists in transfer of a patient from stretcher to OR table.
• Holds an extremity during a sterile prep, participates in the sterile prep.

• Takes specimens to the laboratory as directed by Patient Care Coordinator or Charge Nurse.

• Goes to the blood bank for blood products and delivers back to the OR suite/blood refrigerator and labeling appropriately.
• Keeps the scrub sinks stocked with masks and scrub brushes.
• Maintains cap and shoe covers in the designated locations.
• Collects and transports containers back to sterile supply.
• Keeps the ORs stocked with stretchers and beds for use post-op.
• Keeps linen stocked in every blanket warmer, linen cart, and cabinet.
• Keeps masks and hats stocked.
• Keeps sterile water and sterile normal saline dispensed and dated.
• Keeps hallways clear of clutter throughout the day.
• Makes lunch run for anesthesia as needed.
• Clean patient's stretcher/bed.
• Places clean gown with snaps on patient stretcher/bed.
• Assists in room turnover including gathering and removing soiled trash, soiled linen, and biohazardous waste.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and learning towards expertise.
• Maintains all HealthStream assignments prior to the deadline
• Provides feedback to Surgery Patient Care Manager and Director of Surgical Services regarding patient care, budgetary, and strategic planning opportunities for improvement.
• Sets a positive example to all staff in daily activities.
• Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the department.
• Champions the development and growth of safety culture.
• Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Participates in all competencies planned for the job role prior to deadlines.
• Complies with the Surgical Services policy.
• Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.
• The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital and is prohibited.
• Uses "We Care" philosophy daily with communication
• Works assigned shift and responds when called upon for additional or emergency services.
• Required appropriate use of department's communication app.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred applicants will be pre-med, pre-nursing, pre- surgical tech, or pre-pharmacy.

Work Experience:

None required, but OR experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• None

Additional Certification/Licensure - obtained based on the required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support (Within 30 Days of Employment Required)

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.