Surgical Care Technician

Job Overview

Overview

The Core Tech functions in support of the Operating Room and Sterile Processing teams to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Operating Room Technician maintains overall department and room turnover, performs sterilization of instruments, performs daily pulling of OR cases and room organization, and assists with supply maintenance in the department.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence//Departmental Support

• Participates in team effort to accomplish efficient room turnover per AORN guidelines and Infection Control Policy which includes but is not limited to:
  • Sweeping/mopping floors
  • Placing equipment in an orderly fashion
  • Collecting/distributing clean/soiled linen
  • Collecting and transporting hazardous waste
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
  • Changing bed linens
  • Obtaining supplies
  • Transporting specimens
  • Opening sterile supplies
  • Transporting instruments and case carts to/from Sterile Processing
  • Sterilizing instruments
• Cleans assigned areas in the surgical department by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions
• Maintains janitor closet, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner
• Knowledgeable in functions of Central Sterile Processing related to cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, wrapping and storage of instrumentation following appropriate “Instructions for Use,” (IFU’s) of instrumentation and assists as needed
• Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions.
• Prepares all necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aids based on preference card.

Patient Care

• Performs assigned patient care duties as needed and/or delegated to, which may include:
  • Monitoring surgical schedule to ensure that the patient arrives on the unit in a timely manner
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
  • Performs linen changes on stretchers and beds
  • Transfer patient from stretcher or bed to OR bed
  • Responds to patient needs promptly
  • Aids other team members as required
  • Positioning and prepping patients according to AORN guidelines
  • Applying monitors to the patient

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications