Operating Room Case Cart Technician

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Responsible for pulling surgical instrumentation and supplies for patient/procedure-specific surgical cases.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with operating room staff to ensure that proper supplies for each case are picked and delivered as needed.
• Completes surgical case cart and surgical equipment staging activities.
• Conducts case cart and instrument return and restocking activities.
• Conducts equipment cleaning and return activities.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of surgical procedures supplies ordering and product placement.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the MedStar organization.
• Responsible for preparing and delivering complete case carts from preference cards for patient/procedure specific surgical cases including add on case carts according to departmental standards to the Operating Room.
• Restocks supply carts in designated areas utilizing inventory control methods.
• Serves as a liaison between clinicians and supply chain to ensure coordination of necessary instruments supplies and equipment between OR and Sterile Processing.
• Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team throughout the day.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 1-2 years Related experience in clinical or sterile processing setting; preferred and
• Experience working with computerized inventory management systems preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to perform mathematic calculations including addition subtractions multiplication and division. Verbal and written communications.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.