Lead Surgical Support Tech-Operating Room

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 Heath Care Provider Operating Room experience required

The Lead Surgical Support Technician aids in the facilitation of patient care by working concurrently with the surgical support techs, OR staff, Anesthesiologist, Surgeons, and all support staff.

• Cleaning and troubleshooting surgical equipment.
• Operating room turnovers and terminal cleaning
• Surgical positioning of patient under the direction of OR team
• Preparing and assisting with patient transport
• Acquiring needed surgical equipment prior to beginning of cases, as per each surgeon and case preference
• Assisting with setup of equipment in operating room suite
• Assisting anesthesia provider in patient procedures
• Moving and transferring of patients
• Communicates effectively with all levels of clinical staff (surgeon, anesthesia, nursing staff and ancillary staff)
• Safely prepares and plans for transport of post-surgical patients.
• Effectively and promptly communicates and responds.
• Safe transport and setup of various surgical gasses (nitrogen, oxygen, CO2, etc.)
• Basic understanding and of surgical procedures and processes, along with types of equipment used for each procedure, as per preference of surgeon.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical…