Perioperative Technician

Job Description

Perioperative Technician provides clinical support services to patients by maintaining assigned patient care areas in a clean, safe, therapeutic and customer-oriented manner. Performs duties and responsibilities under the direct operational supervision of a Registered Nurse, Perioperative Supervisor and Clinical Manager of Perioperative Services.

• Prepares OR's for scheduled and unscheduled procedures as needed.
• Assembles and provides necessary equipment for each procedure.
• Safely handles/disposes of hazardous materials and sharps containers.
• Transfers patients safely as required.
• Turning and positioning patients during surgical procedures.
• Transports and protects patients- specimens to laboratory.
• Retrieves needed equipment from other patient care areas.
• Participates in room set-up for cases.
• Cleans/disinfects OR rooms.
• Participates in room set-up between cases.
• Handles/protects patients- belongings according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Restocks shelves with supplies from Central Stores or SPD.
• Maintains OR equipment storage room.
• Restocks patient supplies and cleaning supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• Education Qualifications: High school diploma (equivalent).
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or two (2) years experience in a direct patient care/nursing support role.