Surgical Services Support Technician

Surgical Services Support Technician

The Surgical Services Support Technician may perform assigned tasks which directly contribute to the care of patients and other patient related services as directed and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician. Provide support to the staff to facilitate the case flow within Surgical Services. Responsibilities include establishing appropriate and effective communication strategies, suggesting and supporting change within the department/organization, performing patient care skills working with preceptor (RN) in a safe manner according to policy and procedure, constructively receiving feedback and direction, identifying and communicating learning needs to their preceptor, demonstrating awareness of the impact of his/her behavior on the efficient functioning of the department/organization, seeking out appropriate nursing, physician or other health care team intervention, taking action to improve knowledge, skill and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs, maintaining an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including but not limited to completing safety checks, keeping the department and OR rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment, assisting with patient positioning under the supervision of an RN, assisting with transporting specimens to the lab, assisting with opening supplies and equipment to establish a sterile field, assisting with care, cleaning, and maintenance of all specialty equipment, including but not limited to lasers, video towers, microscopes, positioning supplies, assisting nurses with the set-up and ordering of instrument trays, checking daily with SPD for broken instruments, and incomplete trays, effectively communicating with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift, remaining accessible in operating rooms at all times, assisting to move patients on and off bed in the OR suite, performing assigned work in a timely and productive manner, strictly adhering to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information, complying with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions, ensuring equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department, identifying need and/or providing patient/family education. High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience, preferably within a customer service or healthcare role. OR Enrollment in any healthcare training program that requires clinical rotations with at least 1 clinical rotation completed. Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.