What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Core Tech position at Eisenhower Medical Center?
Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
The position is responsible for performing support activities for the surgical team in the care of the surgical patient.
Reports to
Director
Supervises
None
Ages of Patients
Pediatric
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens
Moderate Potential
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Successful completion of Surgical Technologist Program, or Associate of Science degree with a major in natural sciences
Licensure/Certification
Required: American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist
Experience
Preferred: One (1) year in the Operating Room or Sterile Processing, or experience working in materials management or direct patient care
Essential Responsibilities
Coordinates and delivers complete case carts to OR suites for patient procedures
Delivers supplies and instruments to OR suites
Provides orientation and competencies related to sterile core activities
Checks case carts in a timely manner for readiness and completeness
Assists with inventory counts and supply outdates
Reads, understands, and assists in updating preference cards
Picks sterile supplies, suture, and instruments stored in core
Keeps sterile storage in center core in good working order
Assists in keeping the core survey-ready at all times
Assists in keeping the core survey-ready at all times
Works with MSC in maintaining accurate supply PAR levels
Works directly with CSP Techs assigned to case picking
Works directly with CSP Supervisor to facilitate items needing turn-over for to-follow cases
Works directly with the surgical team through collaboration to achieve safe efficient patient care
Responsible for coordinating early release of instruments in the event of an emergency
Transports patients, supplies, specimens, blood and equipment as requested
Assists in pre-op patient readiness to include but not limited to patient prep and clip
Assists in holding patient extremities for surgical preparations as directed
Ensures positioning devices are available in the appropriate rooms for cases
Completes errands and relays messages as directed
Properly handles and transports surgical specimens as directed
Performs turnover duties between cases in collaboration with the housekeeper, to include cleaning medical equipment following manufacturer IFUs
Assists nursing team by opening sterile supplies as directed
Demonstrates proper aseptic technique
Ensures appropriate equipment is placed in rooms in preparation for surgical cases
Obtains necessary equipment and positioning aids for scheduled cases
Participates in hospital safety programs
Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures
Maintains patient and medical staff confidentiality as well as HIPAA compliance
Restocks warmers, rotates fluids and checks expiration dates
Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical schedule by facilitating on-time case starts and efficient, timely turnovers
Properly handles and disposes of sharps, biohazardous waste, regular trash and contaminated linens
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
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