Hospital - OR Turnover Tech (06:30am-3:00pm)

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

UT San Antonio is seeking an OR Turnover tech to support the daily flow of operating room activities. You will clean and disinfect OR suites, transport patients and equipment, stock supplies, and perform related duties as assigned.

You will work under supervision, following established guidelines, and may participate in training as a preceptor with eligible premium pay after education and approval.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
• Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances.
• Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long hours and have the mobility and strength to move quickly, stoop, and/or bend repeatedly.
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering a teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Cleans and services areas in the department of surgical services and performs a variety of duties to maintain the Operating Room.
• Responsible for cleaning designated equipment in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition according to established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OR cleaning/disinfecting

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, the OR Turnover tech supports and assists with the daily flow of OR activities and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned. Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
• Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
• Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.
• Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Cleans and services areas in the department of surgical services and performs a variety of duties to maintain the Operating Room.
• Responsible for cleaning designated equipment in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition according to established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
• Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances.
• Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long hours and have the mobility and strength to move quickly, stoop, and/or bend repeatedly.
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering a teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.

Required Skills

• OR cleaning/disinfecting experience (Preferred)

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.