SURGICAL EQUIPMENT TECH

• 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 excellent patient and coworker experiences by following the surgical services standards of practice.
• Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
• Collaborates with all OR team members by actively communicating and comprehensively reporting pertinent supply information.
• Uses and troubleshoots Lawson for proper requisitioning of supplies and equipment
• Maintaining supply inventory through computer order entry
• Receipt and distribution of supplies
• Counts par level areas according to schedule and promptly stock supplies
• Receives, delivers, and stocks supplies according to schedule and within established guidelines.
• Responds to and handles emergency supply requests within established guidelines.
• Reviews and maintains all minimum and maximum inventory levels according the schedule daily and places orders appropriately.
• Ensures items have the appropriate date labels and rotates stocks to ensure no items are out of date.
• Ensures all supply chain transactions are done accurately and within the established guidelines.
• Maintains the BIN locations of items in the Materials Management computer system
• Reviewing the inventory for obsolete items
• Coordinates vendors to the Materials Management check-in process
• Maintains the physical inventory count sheets
• Conducts the physical inventory in March and September annually
• Cleans and disinfects equipment, gathers supplies pertinent to that patient’s case, and works areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
• Organizes the workflow, problem-solves, and manages ongoing priorities with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
• Uses resources efficiently; monitors expiration dates and does not waste supplies.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies, focusing on continual development as a Technician.
• Able to assist Surgery providers in emergencies by acting as a runner for supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to the OR policies for Attire and Attendance.
• Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve the department’s goals.
• Champions the development and growth of a safety culture.
• Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines.
• Fills in as Anesthesia tech as directed.
• 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 the “We Care” philosophy in daily 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.

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