OR Supply Tech – Surgery – Sharp Memorial Hospital – Variable Shift – Full Time

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

City San Diego

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Variable

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 – 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

0600am-1430pm,0800-1630pm,1400pm-2230pm,2200-0630am

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum):

$23.250 – $26.777 – $30.304

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Responsible for assembling case carts for surgical procedures, maintaining storage and inventory of supplies and instruments, transporting case carts and supplies from SPD to OR.

Required Qualifications

Education to read and write at a level necessary to perform all duties

1 Year Experience within a hospital/healthcare setting – REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Essential Functions

Assembles a complete and accurate case cart for scheduled surgical proceduresObtains pick slip /preference cardPrepares case cart for surgery according to pick list/preference card, instructionsSigns all pick slips, makes appropriate notations for any unavailable supplies or instruments and changes pick slip, and notifies appropriate staff.Requests/orders items as needed to assure proper supply levelsTransports carts and supplies between OR and SPD, using elevator, dumbwaiter or stairs as appropriateMaintains emergency carts as designated, rotating supplies to prevent outdating. Checks carts daily to assure all supplies/instrumentation is present.

Assures proper storage and inventory control of designated supplies and instrumentsCompletes proper supply order by using par levels to maintain adequate supplies.Communicates to all staff when back orders occur and suggest alternatives.Organizes new locations for supplies and changes in par levels current demands.Uses correct stock rotation pattern to prevent outdatesMaintain a clean and orderly work area

Sterile processingAssist Sterile Processing TechnicianEmpties and decontaminates used case cartsPut away unused items from case carts.Put away sterile instrumentation after processing

TeamworkParticipates in orientation of new personnelParticipates in staff meetings.Utilizes resources in a cost effective mannerAnticipates needs of surgery/SPD and prepares accordinglyWillingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.Answers telephones/other communication devices quickly, professionally and responds to caller with positive statements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to prioritize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively and to exercise independent and mature judgment.

Must have knowledge of surgical procedures and OR supplies and instruments/instrument sets.

Knowledge of sterile processing procedures desirable.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class