Turnover Technician Team

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Technician for the Turnover Team to transport patients, specimens, and supplies, and to assist in maintaining a sterile and organized operating room environment. The role requires coordination with physicians, nurses, and the surgical team, plus adherence to safety and aseptic techniques.

The position emphasizes physical stamina, attention to detail, and a positive attitude toward patients and colleagues, with a Monday–Friday shift 10a–6:30p and

Qualifications

Good written and verbal communication required.
Interaction with a patient population of all ages.
Plan and organize operating room setup.
Enhance utilization of operating room and decrease turnover times.
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.
Detail oriented.
Must have extensive contact with physicians, nurses, surgical team members and patients.
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve.

Responsibilities

Transport patients between units and OR areas.
Transport specimens to the lab and blood products from the blood bank to the OR.
Transport sterile supplies and equipment to OR rooms.
Assist in preparing for surgical cases and open sterile disposables.
Maintain sterile environment and limit traffic to OR.
Perform preoperative shave preps as needed.
Attend required in-services and trainings.
Follow NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Operating room setup

Sterile technique

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Monday - Friday, 10a - 6:30p, 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.

Transports Specimens

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

Transports 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.

Transports 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