Technician Turnover Team

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is hiring a Technician - Turnover Team to support OR operations in a PRN capacity. You will transport patients, specimens, and supplies, assist in sterile setup, and help maintain an efficient, safe surgical environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with physicians, nurses, and the surgical team. Prior OR turnover experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in operating room support or turnover is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and nurses.
• Detail-oriented with sterile techniques.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and assist in turnover tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the surgical area and assist in OR turnover.
• Transport specimens and supplies to the OR as required.
• Assist in preparing sterile trays and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain clean, sterile OR environments and reduce turnover times.
• Assist the surgical team during cases and position patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sterile technique

OR setup

Integrity

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 16106290 Short Stay Surgery Work Shift: PRN, variable

Job Description: The Technician - Turnover Team at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for transporting patients, specimens, and supplies, as well as assisting in maintaining a sterile and organized environment within the operating rooms. This position requires effective communication and coordination with physicians, nurses, and surgical team members, along with the ability to adapt to changing tasks and adhere to safety and aseptic techniques. The role demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and a positive attitude towards patients and colleagues.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Transporting Patients:

• Transports patients from nursing units to the holding preanesthesia unit ( PAU ).
• Assist the circulating nurse to transport patients from PAU to the O.R.

Transporting Specimens:

• Transports specimens to the lab and delivers blood products from the blood bank to the O.R. according to established policies and procedures.

Transporting Sterile Supplies/Equipment:

• Transports sterilized trays, instruments and equipment to assigned OR rooms as needed.
• Inspecting sterile package integrity, storage conditions and equipment for possible damage that would decrease its ability to perform needed functions.

Transporting Potential Radioactive Supplies:

• Transports supplies and bio hazard trash to and from the appropriate area designed for radioactive contamination.

Environmental Duties:

• Assists in cleaning assigned OR rooms during the turn over process.
• Mopping floor, and/or wiping down surgical bed, equipment, including trash removal.

Assist OR Team:

• Assists OR team in preparing for surgical cases.
• Opens sterile supplies including disposables and surgical trays pertinent to OR procedure.
• Making O.R. bed.
• Positioning patient, holding extremities, setting up equipment to increase OR room utilization.

Monitor Traffic:

• Help limit traffic in and out of O.R. rooms to cut down potential contamination of sterile environment.

Shave Preps:

• Performs preoperative shave preps as needed, according to policy and procedure.

Education:

• Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs /training.

Regulatory:

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication required
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required
• Plan and organizes operating room set up (including supplies, trays, and sterile processes)
• Enhance utilization of operating room and decrease turn over times and to meet the needs of all customers
• Must have integrity
• Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
• Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting
• Detailed oriented
• Must have extensive contact with: physicians, nurses, surgical team members and patients
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range: $15.83 - $23.74

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Surgery |

Required Certifications

• DNU CPR
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• CPR
• CPR

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.