Turnover Technician

About the role

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff in preparation of the operating room prior to and during surgery.
• Assist in positioning and the preparation of patients for surgery, as directed, including shaving and toileting patient.
• Set up IV’s and position lights, tables, suction machines, cautery and other medical equipment as directed.
• Share responsibility with EVS to clean the operating room and perioperative areas (Pre-Op, PACU, & OR).
• Strip and make beds, OR tables and stretchers.
• Dispose of all soiled materials and fluids.
• Empty trash and linen.
• Clean surfaces, floors, lights and all equipment including anesthesia machines in the perioperative areas.
• Take inventory of supplies and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Obtain and transport equipment and supplies to rooms as required.
• Transport patients, supplies, equipment and specimens as directed.
• Attend codes and/or emergencies in all perioperative areas.
• Maintain established departmental/hospital policies and procedures for quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in an Operating Room setting preferred
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pay

Salary Range: USD $27.52 - USD $27.52 /Hr.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Generous tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Culture that supports professional and educational growth