Surgical Support Advanced Technician

• Required Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

• Experience:

  • One-year clinical experience within a hospital may be required per location of employment. One year OR experience preferred.

• Certifications:

  • BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.

Safety/Risk Management:

• Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.

• Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling 

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care. 

Technology:

• Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).