Support Tech Lead, Operating Room, Northside Gwinnett

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and assists with assigning activities to Support Technicians and providing instruction and training of clinical support personnel within the surgery environment during an assigned shift. Works as part of the surgery team to support operations in the overall delivery of care in the Operating Room.  This role is directly accountable to ensure clinical support staff provide timely room turnover, maintain environmental safety, secure and maintain (in good working order) various procedural equipment, gas cylinders and patient transfer devices. This role provides new hire training and assists in validation of competency in coordination with Surgical Services Administration and Education team, requiring knowledge of the Support Technician II role. Lead Support Technician II participates in the planning and development of relevant quality improvement and safety initiatives supporting pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

 

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

High school graduate or equivalent

Two years of directly related experience in a surgical setting.

Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to follow-up on information with staff members

Have excellent public contact skills-courteous, tactful, friendly; able to work well with others

Ability to organize workday and environment to get job done

Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment

Maintain current BLS certification

PREFERRED

Certified Nursing Assistant

One or more years in Environmental Services in healthcare setting

Hospital experience.

 

Work Hours:

0630a-3p

Weekend Requirements:

No