Surgical Support Tech-Operating Room-Full Time-Days (10a to 6p)

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent,
• Health-related education, experience, or certification

Experience / Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers required
• 1 year of Operating Room experience required

Position Summary

As a surgical support technician, you assist in facilitating patient care by working concurrently with the OR staff, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other hospital personnel. 

• Surgical equipment cleaning and troubleshooting
• Cleaning of operating rooms and terminals
• Patient positioning during surgery
• Assisting with the preparation and transportation of patients
• Prior to beginning cases, acquiring surgical equipment according to the surgeon's preference and the case's requirements
• Assisting with the setup of operating room equipment
• Assisting anesthesia providers during patient procedures
• Patient transfer and movement
• Communicates effectively with all levels of clinical staff (surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and ancillary staff)
• Prepares and plans for post-surgical patient transport in a safe manner
• Communicates and responds effectively and promptly
• Surgical gas transport and setup (nitrogen, oxygen, CO2, etc.) in a safe manner.
• Understanding of surgical procedures and processes, along with the types of equipment used for each procedure, according to the surgeon's preferences
• In addition to the above, performs other duties as required

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. 

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things.  Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.  Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.  Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect.  Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.  Challenges bias and intolerance.  Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.  Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent gripping and pinching > 10 lbs.
• Squatting up to 1 minute
• Standing up to 2 hours
• Occasional kneeling on either knee
• Occasional lift up to 50 lbs. floor to waist
• Occasional lift up to 20 lbs. waist to shoulder
• Frequent carry up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull up to 40 lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).