Surgical Support Tech - Main OR

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.
• 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.
• Aids in moving patients to and from OR table.
• Provides roller moving equipment for moving patient at completion of procedure.
• 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.
• Aids in patient positioning and holding limbs.
• Aids in moving patient upon request of nurse before or after procedure.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Minimum Education

• GED Required or High School Equivalent Required or High School Graduate Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years of previous experience as an environmental service tech, OR Tech Required or OR Support, or patient care tech.