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:
  • Perform patient care skills working with preceptor (RN) in a safe manner according to policy and procedure.
  • Identify and communicate learning needs to their preceptor.
  • Seek out appropriate nursing, physician or other health care team intervention.
  • 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.
  • Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
  • Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
  • Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
  • Identify need and/or provide patient/family education.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience, preferably within a customer service or healthcare role.
  • -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: 2024-08-30
Reference: 6217202854
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Harrisburg
ZIP: 17101

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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