Turnover Technician

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York seeks a Turnover Technician to support operating room readiness and perioperative workflows. You will assist in preparing the OR pre- and intra-operatively, position patients, and set up essential equipment as directed.

Responsibilities include cleaning perioperative areas with EVS, stocking supplies, transporting equipment and patients, and responding to codes while upholding safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff in preparation of the operating room prior to and during surgery.
• Assist in positioning and the preparation of patients for surgery, as directed.
• Set up IV’s and position lights, tables, suction machines, cautery and other medical equipment as directed.
• Share responsibility with EVS to clean the operating room and perioperative areas (Pre-Op, PACU, & OR). Strip and make beds, OR tables and stretchers.
• Dispose of all soiled materials and fluids. Empty trash and linen. Clean surfaces, floors, lights and all equipment including anesthesia machines in the perioperative areas.
• Take inventory of supplies and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Obtain and transport equipment and supplies to rooms as required.
• Transport patients, supplies, equipment and specimens as directed.
• Attend codes and/or emergencies in all perioperative areas.
• Maintain established departmental/hospital policies and procedures for quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace.

Job Details

Our Turnover Technician will:

• Assist the staff in preparation of the operating room prior to and during surgery.
• Assist in positioning and the preparation of patients for surgery, as directed. Including, but not limited to shaving and toileting patient.
• Set up IV’s and position lights, tables, suction machines, cautery and other medical equipment as directed.
• Share responsibility with EVS to clean the operating room and perioperative areas (Pre-Op, PACU, & OR). Strip and make beds, OR tables and stretchers. Dispose of all soiled materials and fluids. Empty trash and linen. Clean surfaces, floors, lights and all equipment including anesthesia machines in the perioperative areas.
• Take inventory of supplies and maintain adequate stock levels. Obtain and transport equipment and supplies to rooms as required.
• Transport patients, supplies, equipment and specimens as directed.
• Attend codes and/or emergencies in all perioperative areas.
• Maintain established departmental/hospital policies and procedures for quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.

What you'll bring:

• Prior experience working in an Operating Room setting preferred
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Required Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Salary Range

USD $27.52 - USD $27.52 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.