What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turnover Team Technician- Surgery, 3P-11P position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team. #WhatConnectsYou Job Description Transporting Patients: Transports patients from nursing units to the holding preanesthesia unit ( PAU ) Assist the circulating nurse to transport patients from PAU to the O.R Transports Specimens: Transports specimens to the lab and delivers blood products from the blood bank to the O.R. according to established policies and procedures Transports Sterile Supplies/Equipment: Transports sterilized trays, instruments and equipment to assigned OR rooms as needed Inspecting sterile package integrity, storage conditions and equipment for possible damage that would decrease its ability to perform needed functions Transports Potential Radioactive Supplies: Transports supplies and bio hazard trash to and from the appropriate area designed for radioactive contamination Environmental Duties: Assists in cleaning assigned OR rooms during the turn over process Mopping floor, and/or wiping down surgical bed, equipment, including trash removal Assist OR Team: Assists OR team in preparing for surgical cases Opens sterile supplies including disposables and surgical trays pertinent to OR procedure Making O.R. bed Positioning patient, holding extremities, setting up equipment to increase OR room utilization Monitor Traffic: Help limit traffic in and out of O.R. rooms to cut down potential contamination of sterile environment. Shave Preps: Performs preoperative shave preps as needed, according to policy and procedure. Education: Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs/training Regulatory: Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent required American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level; required Three months of orientation/training depending on experience Orientation/training will include aseptic techniques, safety, transporting patients, shave preps, OR process, knowledge of supplies and trays, Surgical procedures, environmental process and standard precautions Good written and verbal communication required Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required
