Surgical Processing & OR Support Specialist

Blanchard Valley Health System; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System in Bluffton, OH seeks a central processing/Surgical supply attendant to clean, decontaminate, reassemble, package, sterilize and distribute instruments and supplies for the operating rooms. The role also supports patient care by transporting items and assisting nursing staff, with housekeeping duties including terminal cleaning of procedure rooms.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, ability to follow English instructions, and strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to follow instructions, verbal and written, in English.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of standards in the disinfection, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments and equipment provided through the department.
• Promotes clean and safe working environment through recommended transport and disposal of bio hazardous items.
• Utilizes effective communication skills with all departments to achieve transfer of information and supplies necessary for continuous patient care.
• Maintains delivery of patient care through identification and delivery of supplies.
• Demonstrates safe and effective operation of equipment through utilization of daily testing and verification process.
• Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs throughout the hospital.
• Demonstrates understanding of proper body mechanics utilized while working with equipment within the department and during transport throughout the hospital.
• Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of each procedure area.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Positive service-oriented interperson

Ability to follow instructions (verbal

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System in Bluffton, OH seeks a central processing/Surgical supply attendant to clean, decontaminate, reassemble, package, sterilize and distribute instruments and supplies for the operating rooms. The role also supports patient care by transporting items and assisting nursing staff, with housekeeping duties including terminal cleaning of procedure rooms.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, ability to follow English instructions, and strong