Case Technician

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS is seeking a Case Tech to assist in preparing the operating room, transport patients, and maintain sterilized instruments and supplies for procedures. The role supports nursing staff and surgeons with equipment and turnover between cases in a fast-paced environment.

No experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is sufficient to start, with on-the-job training and supervision provided by experienced team members.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing Operating Room or Procedure Room by ensuring sterilized, maintained, and available instruments and supplies.
• Transports patients to Pre-operative Area, Operating Room, or Procedure Room in a caring and professional manner.
• Assists with patient preps and positioning prior to surgical procedures.
• Acts as second scrub to assist with case setup and provide visualization assistance for the physician.
• Coordinates instrument processing and ensures equipment is in good working order.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The Case Tech assists in the preparation of the surgical room prior to procedures, transporting patients to specific operating areas as needed, and in maintaining an adequate supply of sterilized equipment, instruments and supplies necessary during surgical procedures. May assist with surgical procedures. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks.

1. Patient Care
   
   1. Assists in preparing Operating Room or Procedure Room by ensuring that equipment, instruments, and supplies are sterilized, maintained, and available at all times. Maintains knowledge of instruments, equipment, and supplies use in order to ensure efficient surgical operations.
   2. Assists with patient preps and patient positioning prior to surgical procedure in an efficient and professional.
   3. Acts as a second scrub as needed for the provision of high-quality patient care services by assisting with case set up and withholding retractors, scopes, or cameras to provide better visualization for the physician during procedure.
   4. Transports patients to Pre-operative Area, Operating Room, or Procedure Room as needed in a caring, considerate, expedient, and professional manner.
2. Quality
   
   1. Coordinates with other departments on proper instrument processing and sterilization in order to ensure that adequate quantities of surgical instruments are available at all times. Ensures that all instruments and equipment are in good working condition at all times and promptly facilitates their repair when needed.
3. Collaboration & Partnership
   
   1. Functions as a member of the turnover team by diligently and efficiently assisting in preparing rooms between surgeries and preparing patients for surgery in a compassionate and professional manner.
   2. Assists Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists in supplying the physician with needed equipment and supplies and coordinating instrument and supplies layout for the procedure in order to ensure conformity with infection control standards and safety for all patients.
   3. Assists nursing staff with retrieving medications and case drug bags, and places in appropriate locations for administration by the nurse. Assists in returning medications and drug trays to appropriate locations for return to the pharmacy.
4. Other Duties As Assigned
   
   1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience

No Experience Required

Education

High School or equivalent

Special Skills

Communication, and Customer Service Skills.

St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital (St. Dominic Hospital), a 571-bed acute care facility in Jackson, Miss., traces its history to 1946, when the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill., purchased the Jackson Infirmary in the center of the city. The infirmary was the foundation for a health system that today includes the acute care hospital, a continuing care community, and a full range of outpatient and community services. St. Dominic Hospital employees contribute to community member welfare not only through the provision of health services but also via voluntary community service and by employee funded charitable contributions to many local organizations in need.

St. Dominic’s seeks to fulfill its mission by establishing community and performing service in the name of Jesus Christ. That means giving of time, talents, and resources to make our communities better places to live. The St. Dominic’s family of caregivers not only serves patients, but also contributes to an atmosphere of care and compassion for those outside the hospital’s walls. St. Dominic’s strives to not only provide care for the sick but also to offer education and wellness services to the community in order to improve the health status of those around us and eliminate risk factors for more serious health problems.