Operating Room Support Technician Part Time M, T, Th 8-4:30am chez Morgan Medical Center

About the Role:

The Operating Room Support Technician plays a dual role in the surgical services department by assisting with basic patient care tasks and performing critical environmental cleaning duties. This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining the operating room environment, ensuring that all necessary instruments and supplies are sterile and readily available. The technician will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff to facilitate efficient surgical workflows. By providing essential support before, during, and after surgeries, the technician contributes to patient safety and overall surgical success. Ultimately, this role is vital in enhancing the quality of care provided to patients undergoing surgical interventions. The Support Technician may aid in the perioperative and postoperative areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS
• Previous healthcare or environmental services
• Ability to lift/move patients and equipment and be on their feet for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of infection prevention or cleaning practices in healthcare

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient positioning, prepping and transferring under the direction of licensed staff
• Support Surgical team by retrieving equipment and supplies as needed during cases
• Monitor and safely handle surgical specimens, biohazard waste and soiled linens
• Prepare the operating room by ensuring all surgical equipment is available and organized for room efficiency.
• Clean surgical tables, equipment, lights, floors and high touch services to ensure room turnover efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the surgical equipment.
• Perform the setup and clean up of the operating room before and after surgeries- following AORN and infection prevention standards
• Adhere to all safety and infection control protocols to ensure a safe surgical environment.
• Keep linen hampers/trash containers emptied throughout the department.
• Maintain stocked scrub uniform cabinet, stocked blanket warmers, and stocked supplies as needed.
• Keep scrub sinks cleaned and stocked with necessary suplies.

Come join our Team!

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Summary of PT benefits available:
 •Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from, including a Health Savings Account option
 •Wellness based premium discount through our Premium Credit Plan
 •Comprehensive Dental Insurance
 •Your Best Health Program
 •$50,000 of Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by MMC
 •Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
 •Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
 •Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
 •Group Accident Insurance
 •Group Critical Illness Insurance
 •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 •Health and Welfare Employee Advocacy Center (Client Advocate Center)
 •Retirement program up to 6% match
 •Health fairs
 •Paid Time Off program
 •Extended Illness Bank
 •Tuition reimbursement- $5,000
 •Credit Union Enrollment Option
 •Fitness Center Discounts  

It’s a new day for health care in Morgan County!  

With the opening of our new hospital, advanced care is closer than ever. From highly trained physicians and nurses to modern facilities and technology, the new Morgan Medical Center offers exceptional hospital care with all the comforts of home. We invite you to visit us and experience the difference.  

The opening of the new Morgan Medical Center means advanced care is closer than ever before. In addition to our ongoing clinical collaboration with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, which will provide access to more physicians and specialists, a number of important services are available right here in Morgan County.  

~ Emergency patients can take comfort knowing that they are being treated at a Level IV Trauma Center  

~ As one of only eight hospitals in Georgia designated as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center, our ER is equipped to deliver   

 life-saving diagnostic and emergency care to stroke patients.  

~ Our transitional care/swing bed program provides specialized care to patients recuperating from surgery, stroke or other   

 acute-care visits before transitioning home or to an extended care facility.  

~ Our imaging department offers 3-D mammography, the latest innovation in breast cancer detection.  

~ From minor surgery to emergency care for a critical illness such as heart attack or stroke, our dedicated team is ready to   

 provide the care our patients need when they need it – all near the comforts of home.  

We are a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Madison, GA.
Serving Morgan County and the Surrounding areas since 1960.