Surgical Support Tech (Case Picker)

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Support Technician participates as a member of the perioperative team. The Support Technician performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and invasive procedures and assists anesthesia care providers. The staff member in this position must be able to participate in the provision of perioperative patient care for adolescent and adult patients. The Surgical Support Technician works 8 hour shifts as assigned by the Assistant Director of Surgery. Weekend shifts may be assigned as necessary.

Job Description :

Miscellaneous Functions
• receives, sorts, decontaminates, cleans and sterilizes surgical items as needed
• reports defective material or equipment to Charge Nurse
• reports unsafe conditions to Charge Nurse or Patient Care Manager
• keeps corridors cleared
• restocks unused supplies and instruments in a timely manner
• transports patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology and the laboratory
• stocks specialty carts as assigned
• changes compressed air and gas tanks
• loads and operates ultrasonic washer, autoclave and Steris units as needed
• pulls supplies and instruments following physician preference lists to prepare case cart(s).
• performs repetitive non- discretionary functions related to the restocking/transport of irrigations solutions (rigid containers and soft-side containers) and of IV bags (without medications) on carts and in warmers.
• provides other OR duties as requested by Charge Nurse and/or Patient Care Manager
• serves as relief secretary as needed.

Preoperative Functions
• transports patients to the surgical suite
• performs preoperative hair removal with surgical clippers
• assists in selecting supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
• assists in preparing the surgical suite for surgical procedures
• assists in preparing the operating room bed and sets up specialty tables/beds
• checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
• pens sterile packages using sterile technique

Intraoperative Functions
• Assists in placing and positioning the patient on the operating room bed for surgical procedures
• ties and secures sterile gowns
• dons sterile gloves using the open-glove method
• hold extremities during the operative skin prep
• assists anesthesia personnel with the administration of spinal and epidural anesthesia
• assists the surgeon in applying casts and splints

Postoperative Functions
• assists in transferring the patient to the postoperative bed/gurney
• transports postoperative patients to the patient care unit after local procedures
• assists the registered nurse and anesthesia care provider in transporting postoperative patients to the PACU, SDC Unit, and Critical Care Unit.
• assists the operating room team in room turnover

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• OR CMA-Certified Medical Assistant
• OR CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• 2 years of recent experience in ambulatory surgery or acute care operating room experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, oral and written, in the English language.
• Working knowledge of principles of aseptic technique.
• Ability to identify breaks in the sterility of surgical instrumentation and supplies.
• Ability to identify and manage surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, cooperatively, and react rapidly to changing situations.
• Able to manage multiple activities and prioritize appropriately.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

0

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $28.03 to $34.13 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.