OR SUPPORT 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 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.

• None

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

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