Perioperative Tech - The Jewish Hospital

Job Summary

The Perioperative Attendant is responsible for assisting the clinical staff by performing a variety of support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical/procedural services to the patient working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Performs daily set-up of the surgical suites and room turnover between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the OR.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the OR.
• May terminally clean OR suites based upon department design.
• Assists with patient positioning, lifting and transfers.
• Performs sterile holds as needed.
• Restocks and maintains an adequate amount of supplies and linens needed for surgery and/or anesthesia daily use.
• Maintains oxygen tanks based upon department design.
• Reports shortage of supplies to supervisor.
• Sets up equipment and positioning devices as needed for surgery.
• Reports to supervisor any broken, defective, or missing equipment or positioning devices.
• Cleans and maintains proper storage of equipment and positioning devices.
• Transports patients to/from multiple departments as needed.
• May obtain clean inpatient beds and stretcher based upon department design.
• Responds to a variety of requests including running errands to and from other departments, obtaining items as needed, etc.
• Performs patient POCT as needed.
• Performs daily quality control checks on POCT devices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Experience

One-year perioperative experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Monitor patient conditions during treatment Completes specific, routine task Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill May operate basic equipment/machinery
• Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail Critical thinking Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building Ability to Follow Instructions Able to Work Independently Move with a sense of urgency

Training

None

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.