1. Performs daily/weekly unit preparation. Stocking, ordering supplies to maintains par levels within the department. General housekeeping functions such as cleaning and preparing room for patient arrival-assist with room turnover 2. Organizes and pulls cases according to doctor preference cards. Provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs. Check surgical machines and equipment to assure they are in working order. 3. Create, maintain, monitor and control a sterile environment. Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice and complies with sterile technique when appropriate. 4. Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific Endoscopy and surgical procedures 5. Perform scrub functions in the area assigned. 6. Prepares specimens for Lab/Pathology accurately according to HSCMH policy and procedure 7. Process instruments, supplies and equipment using appropriate sterilization parameters 8. Assist surgical team with transportation of patient to appropriate procedural area 9. Post-operatively obtain beds/stretcher to accommodate OR schedule and patient transport. 10. Maintains proper documentation of patient records and or equipment monitoring.
Equipment utilized in the unit/dept: CERNER EMR, OMNI CELL
Qualifications
Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program with Surgical Technology certification.
Previous Central Sterile experience preferred.
Previous experience as a surgical tech
BLS
Shift/Schedule: CALL APPROXIMATELY 15 DAYS PER MONTH INCLUDING EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Floating to other units/departments: CSR/ENDO
Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept: 2 OR ROOMS 1 ENDO ROOM