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The Role
Support operating room workflow by cleaning and disinfecting OR suites, turning over rooms between cases, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, assisting the operative team, handling specimens and hazardous materials safely, maintaining PHI confidentiality, and mentoring peers when qualified.
Summary Generated by Built In
Under general supervision, the OR Turnover tech supports and assists with the daily flow of OR activities and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned. Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.
Responsibilities- Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
- Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
- Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.
- Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
- Cleans and services areas in the department of surgical services and performs a variety of duties to maintain the Operating Room
- Responsible for cleaning designated equipment in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition according to established procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
- Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances.
- Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long hours and have the mobility and strength to move quickly, stoop, and/or bend repeatedly
- Must have the ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Able to lift and push heavy objects (patients, carts, beds, equipment).
- Knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances.
- Knowledge of various patient positioning equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with care teams.
- Ability to stand and walk for long hours; mobility and strength to move quickly, stoop, and bend repeatedly.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and mentor (completion of preceptor education and leader approval required for premium pay).
- Ability to protect and maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) confidentiality.
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What We Do
UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
