Case Technician | Germantown | Nights
- Category
- Surgical Services
- Job Type
- Full time
- Job ID
- R-19800
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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Brief Overview
The Case Technician is responsible for ensuring the operating room is set up properly with supplies, instruments, and equipment. This position also facilitates case preparation and acts as a liaison between Operating Room, Sterile Processing, and OR Logistics. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Serves as a contact between Operating Room, Sterile Processing, and OR Logistics to ensure availability of supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases
- Ensures next day and same day add on Surgical cases are pulled accurately and completely
- Takes initiative to identify instrumentation that will need to be reprocessed between cases and communicates to SPD
- Returns unused supplies and instrumentation to proper location
- Participates in perioperative materials management by communication with the Logistic Coordinators and SPD Manager when stock needs replenished, and maintains orderliness of shelves by straightening stock, dusting
- Uses First In/First Out methods to minimize outdates. Rotates stock as needed.
- Checks supplies and instrumentation for expiration dates and integrity of packaging before placing into use or returning to inventory
- Maintains principles of aseptic technique according to hospital policy and procedure and AORN standards.
- Recognizes, monitors and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors.
- Promptly alerts management to opportunities, needs and problems within the unit regarding policies, procedures and regulatory readiness.
- Understands, applies, supports and follows department/hospital policies, procedures and standards at all times.
- Follows dress code both in the perioperative environment and when leaving the area.
- Assists in monitoring team members for adherence to aseptic technique and professional standards; takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique.
- Ensures work area and equipment are clean and orderly to ensure safe and efficient work
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
- Preferred - Associates Degree Surgical Technology
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - No prior work experience
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
- Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and other outside professional staff.
- Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be acquired through completion of high school.
- Ability to read and follow written instruction as would be acquired through completion of high school.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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