PERI-OP TECH II

Position Summary

Provides supportive para-nursing functions in the Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Patient Holding Area.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile field.
• Illustrates proper technique for transporting and positioning patients safely.
• Displays understanding of proper body mechanics.
• Recognize the area of surgical prep (clean or sterile).
• Maintains, cleans and stocks scrub areas to include sterilizer.
• Assists with daily and weekly cleaning of autoclaves and solution cabinets.
• Demonstrates ability to assist RN in the skin preparation of the patient by safely holding extremities and preventing contamination of the prepped site.
• Demonstrates proper technique for surgical hand scrub.
• Demonstrates proper procedure for gowning and gloving.
• Assists with creation and maintenance of sterile field.
• Acts as third scrub under direction of a surgical technologist, RN, or physician.
• Orders supplies and maintains par levels as directed.
• Aids in formation of nursing assistant time schedule.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, BP and intake-output measurements.
• Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; ambulating patient; pre-operative supportive care; and application/removal of abdominal binder and anti-ambolism stockings.
• Aid patient with handling and care of clothing and other personal property throughout their hospital stay.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of health care related experience required.
• Licensure Requirement: None