Periop Tech chez Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Description

The Surgery Attendant role will assure effective cleanliness of the department and to maintain adequate inventory of supplies pertinent to the departmental operation.

• Maintain Linen Supply- adequately stocked warming cabinet
• Maintain appropriate departmental supplies as needed
• Routine cleaning to include
• Dust all horizonal surfaces with hospital approved disinfectant between surgical procedures
• Mop Operating Room floors with hospital approved disinfectant between surgical procedures
• Dispose of contaminated linen and trash appropriately
• Provide clean receptacles for linen and trash disposal in all areas of department at all times
• Keep rooms and hallways clear of surplus equipment and/or furniture
• Maintain scrub sinks clean and stocked
• Maintain lounges, conference rooms in orderly fashion
• Damp dust anesthesia equipment daily with hospital approved disinfectant
• Maintain clean and functional suction receptacles
• Keep walls and cabinets free of soil
• Leave operating beds and gurneys covered with clean linen after cleaning
• Safety straps and stirrup straps are to be clean at all times
• Damp dust auto claves with hospital approved disinfectant
• May prepare designated surgical suite for Total Joint Arthroplasty using established procedure when requested
• May provide furniture and equipment pertinent to scheduled surgical procedure to surgical suite.
• Remove sterile supplies from Central Sterile shelves prior to "sterility" outdate
• Transport patients to surgery and PACU as requested
• Report damaged equipment to Clinical Director immediately
• Wear designated surgical attire
• Assume additional duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Here are some of the qualifications our successful candidates possess:

• Focused on Patient Satisfaction
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Builds morale and supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems independently and in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions when appropriate.
• Productivity: Meets or exceeds organizational productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Works quickly, precisely, and meticulously; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently arrives to work on time.
• Experience: Previous successful experience in a healthcare clinic/office environment or customer service role preferred, but not required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Lifting Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs. frequently and/or carry objects weighing the same. Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods.