Materials/Sterile Core Tech

Job Description

Job Description

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following :

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24 / 7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two tyears of experience in perioperative services is preferredl

Essential Functions

Materials / Sterile Core Technician

• Receive and unpack supplies as they are received or deliver to or notify department
• Keep all storage areas clean and organized.
• Deliver and stock supplies for all departments (OR to include cast cart when needed, PACU / Pre-Op, Med Surg, Materials Room, Ancillary Room.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Pull all surgical cases as directed by the OR Charge Nurse.
• Check for monthly outdates in materials / ancillary rooms.
• Participate with Quarterly and Yearly inventory activities.
• Check surgery schedule for changes / cancellations.
• Return any surgical supplies to their designated areas if a case is canceled.
• Promote cost containment by utilizing equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Notify supervisor in advance of supply or equipment issues.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Operating Room Assistant (ORA)

• Performs room turnover between cases in an efficient manner, following Universal Blood and Body Fluid (UBBF) precautions and utilizing Personal Protective Eyewear (PPE).
• Performs terminal cleaning of OR suites following a predetermined schedule on a rotational basis using PPE and following UBBF Guidelines.
• Maintains the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of substerile rooms and scrub sink areas.
• Monitors the surgery schedule and watches par levels in supply and patient care areas.
• Practices safe working methods and universal precautions; utilizes PPE to avoid injury to self and others.
• Is familiar with precautions and handles hazardous material in such a way to protect self and coworkers.
• Is familiar with the principles of Aseptic Technique and maintains a safe distance from the sterile field when performing job functions in the OR environment.
• Dons appropriate surgical attire within the semi-restricted and restricted areas of the OR which includes surgical scrubs, hair covering, and masks where indicated.
• Understanding of traffic patterns is displayed.
• Promotes cost containment by utilizing equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists in the safe transfer and transport of patients using proper body mechanics.
• Assist with patient positioning under the direction of an RN or Physician.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides anesthesiologist support as a physician extender and part of the patient care team.
• Is familiar with anesthesia machines and is responsible for maintaining proper working order of the machines.
• Performs any other duties assigned.
10 days ago