Surgical Support Tech Extern (PRN) - Carolina Forest

Job description

Responsibilities
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer service toward patients, visitors and team members in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Assist in safe lifting, positioning, preparing and supporting patients for surgical procedures using proper body mechanics.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment free of clutter. Takes appropriate actions to correct potential hazards.
• Monitors work area to ensure equipment is in the correct location.
• Assists with setting up of OR space for patient procedures.
• Escalates concerns around unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures, infection control practices and applicable OSHA standards.
• Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and maintaining operating room equipment.
• Assists with preparation, set up, and cleaning up of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances including blood and body fluids.
• Transports blood and specimens to/from the perioperative area and laboratory.
• Must be flexible, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Qualifications:
On the job training will be necessary
License/Certification/Registration/Education:
HS diploma required