Surgical Support Technician

Job description

Surgical Support Technician
$15/HR
Cleveland, OH
1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Responsibilities of the Surgical Support Technician:

• Conducts targeted rounds in active patient areas to retrieve assets for processing and redistribution.
• Must possess strong verbal communication skills for interaction with nurses, patients, and visitors.
• Cleans, sorts, and delivers various medical devices and equipment while troubleshooting any functional issues.
• Completes performance checks and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintains detailed records of all work tasks in electronic databases.
• May be responsible for coordinating resources for daily operations.
• Demonstrates urgency to ensure timely delivery of equipment to meet service level agreements.
• Inspects, evaluates, cleans, and delivers designated medical devices.
• Accurately documents work activities in an electronic system.
• Carries out the delivery and collection of specialty carts, medical devices, beds, and durable medical equipment.
• May be tasked with ordering supplies and ensuring compliance with unit/department budgets, as well as stocking patient rooms or distributing supplies as needed, along with other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrates critical thinking abilities, sound judgment, and a capacity to work with minimal oversight.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond appropriately to situations.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to blood.
• Capable of walking extensive distances (up to 5 miles daily) while managing a cart of equipment and supplies.
• Able to lift equipment exceeding 35 lbs.
• Competent in pushing or pulling heavy carts of equipment, exceeding 100 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via phone, in written form, through email, or in person.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS Certification is desirable.