Periop Tech,PRN,Days

About the Role

Provides technical support for surgical technologists, registered nurses, and members of anesthesia staff. Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, storing, and providing equipment and supplies as needed. Enhances case efficiency by reducing case turnover time and length. Maintains confidentiality standards and demonstrates sensitivity to patient's dignity, comfort, and privacy. Prioritizes customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Aids in turning over rooms by assisting with cleanup and initiating setups for new cases.
• Responsible for transport of all patients to and from the OR from all areas of the hospital.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgery (e.g., skin clip and scrub).
• Assists as needed to care for patients regardless of department assignment.
• Runs intra-operative errands for the staff during cases (e.g., lab work, specimens, picking up instruments from Central Sterile).
• Responds to needs of OR staff for supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Responds to emergency calls to any OR.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring trash, linen, and supplies are in proper locations.
• Problem-solves and prioritizes work proactively to avoid last-minute needs.
• Stocks supplies and informs supervisor or designee if supplies are inappropriate.
• May initiate resolution in emergencies.
• Assists with patient positioning while following principles of good body mechanics to prevent injury.
• Assembles equipment outside of assigned room(s) for "to follow" cases (e.g., positioning aids, ice bags, coolers with ice, video equipment, specialty carts, headlights, loupes).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (or post-high school diploma/highest degree earned).
• Work experience with supply management, healthcare terminology, or operating room environment preferred.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America)