Cross Functional Associate

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Cross Functional Associate to support operating rooms and sterile processing. You will assist with instrument processing, room turnover, supply management, and safe transport of equipment and patients while following safety and HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Compliance with CPR, background checks, and privacy policies is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with Internet email software and McKesson PHS.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrument processing and SPD tasks under supervision.
• Support room turnover, cleaning, and sanitation per protocols.
• Anticipate equipment needs and transport to the OR as needed.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for upcoming cases.
• Assist with patient positioning, identification, and safe transport to/from OR.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE.
• Transport specimens to the lab and handle blood products per procedures.
• Support patient care staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrument processing

Room turnover

Supply management

Equipment transport

Patient transfer support

PPE safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

McKesson PHS

Internet email

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Cross Functional Associate is responsible for providing support to the operating rooms and/or sterile processing by performing a variety of tasks. This role contributes to the efficient flow of operations by assisting with instrument processing, room turnover, supply management, and other essential functions, all while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) by assisting with room turnover, waste disposal, daily and terminal cleaning procedures, and general organization, adhering to established protocols. (20%)
• Completes assigned tasks in SPD under direct supervision. (20%)
• Anticipates equipment needs based on scheduled cases and transports equipment to and from the OR as needed. (10%)
• Maintains adequate supply levels by restocking designated areas, ordering department supplies, and ensuring proper room setup for upcoming cases, while also responding to patient emergencies and assisting medical staff as needed. (10%)
• Under the direction of medical staff, assists with patient positioning, identification, and safe transport to and from the operating room, including assisting with transfers and providing post-mortem care and transport to the morgue. (10%)
• Follows all safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (10%)
• Transports specimens to the lab. Follows appropriate patient identification protocols. (10%)
• Obtains and returns blood and blood products from Blood Bank following established procedures. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Internet email software, McKesson PHS
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Adaptability and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Internet email software, McKesson PHS

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement:

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.

Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.