Procedure Area Tech II - Operating Room - Per-Diem

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, in transporting patients, managing room turnover, and maintaining cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates proficient skills in the PAT role and performs patient care duties that contribute to the efficient, safe operations of the unit which may include but are not limited to:
• Performing appropriate skin prep procedures adhering to Procedure Area policy/procedure
• Aiding patient care team in the transfer of patient to and from bed/stretcher
• Aiding patient care team in positioning patient on Procedure Area table or holding patient extremity for skin prep
• Transporting of the patient to and from Procedure Area or department
• Cross-trained into either the perianesthesia tech role (to support PACU), the clerk role (to support the OR or PACU desk), or SPD certification (scope/ instrument processing support)
• Provides necessary equipment/supplies for the patient care team which may include but not limited to:
• Maintaining and Restocking supplies
• Procedure Area room set up-- provides appropriate equipment/tables and obtains case cart or instrument sets needed for procedure
• Performs between case cleaning procedures
• Cleaning entire Procedure Area room using infection control standards
• Cleaning specialty equipment/instrumentation/ carts
• Returning used soft goods and instrument sets appropriately. Appropriately handling contaminated instrument trays, carts, specimens, and body fluids
• Performing general area cleaning which may include but not limited to: Daily dusting, sweeping, mopping, care and maintenance to sub sterile areas, breakrooms, unsterile hallways, and other areas as needed
• Troubleshoots minor equipment problems and initiates service calls for broken equipment as needed
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely provide age-appropriate care to the patients served, under the direction of the RN.
• Responds to crisis situations and performs essential tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Functions as an effective team member, supporting the concept of team training.
• Participates in unit activities.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, employees, and physicians, both verbally and in writing.
• Acts as a preceptor for new employees in specific areas of expertise to improve clinical practice.
• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• BCLS certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent exposure to biological, chemical and environmental elements, as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.

HOURS PER MONTH

• 60 or 84 hours per month

SHIFTS

• 11:30a-8:00p
• 3p-11p

WEEKEND COMMITMENT

• Every Other Weekend

HOURLY PAY RANGE

• $19.84 - $29.76

POST END DATE

• Jul 10, 2026