Surgical Services Support Technician

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The Surgical Services Support Technician may perform assigned tasks which directly contribute to the care of patients and other patient related services as directed and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician. Provide support to the staff to facilitate the case flow within Surgical Services.

Responsibilities:
  • Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
  • Suggest and support change within the department/organization.
  • Perform patient care skills working with preceptor (RN) in a safe manner according to policy and procedure.
  • Constructively receive feedback and direction.
  • Identify and communicate learning needs to their preceptor.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the impact of his/her behavior on the efficient functioning of the department/organization.
  • Seek out appropriate nursing, physician or other health care team intervention.
  • Take action to improve knowledge, skill and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
  • Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including but not limited to: completing safety checks, keeping the department and OR rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
  • Assist with patient positioning under the supervision of an RN.
  • Assist with transporting specimens to the lab.
  • Assist with opening supplies and equipment to establish a sterile field.
  • Assist with care, cleaning, and maintenance of all specialty equipment, including, but not limited to, lasers, video towers, microscopes, positioning supplies.
  • Assist nurses with the set-up and ordering of instrument trays.
  • Check daily with SPD for broken instruments, and incomplete trays.
  • Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift.
  • Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
  • Assist to move patients on and off bed in the OR suite.
  • Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
  • Identify need and/or provide patient/family education.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of prior work experience required, previous healthcare experience preferred OR Enrollment in any healthcare training program that requires clinical rotations with at least 1 clinical rotation completed.
  • Microcomputer experience preferred.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-05-14
Reference: 5573977473
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Harrisburg
ZIP: 17101

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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