Surgical Support Technician - Labor/Delivery - FT Days

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a Surgical Support Technician to assist in various clinical settings. The role involves ensuring patient safety, maintaining clinical equipment, and supporting surgical teams. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and BLS certification. Join a diverse team committed to providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across the continuum to ensure optimal safety.
• Assist in core supply areas and promote a clean, sanitary environment.
• Ensure safe delivery of pathology specimens.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

The Surgical Support Technician (SST) serves as a nurse extender (OR, GI, PACU, Pre-op, Anesthesia) by providing care across the continuum to ensure optimal safety. They partner with physicians and staff by accessing patients for transports, providing on-hand clinical transports, maintaining safety with clinical equipment, supplies, and positioning and lifting for patients in the OR/Pre-op/PACU/GI/Anesthesia settings, including using specialty devices for safety and optimal clinical outcomes and metric goals. The SST assists in core supply areas, OR room/GI/Anesthesia/PACU/Pre-op turnovers, and promotes a clean, sanitary, and orderly Perioperative environment. They ensure the safe delivery of pathology specimens and perform regulatory compliance audits under the direction of CSMs and Directors of Perioperative Services. The SST reports to charge nurses, CSMs, and Directors. Other positions reporting to CSM include certified surgical technologists, GI technicians, RN charge nurses, and ward clerks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to employment or within one month of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.