What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Support Technician - Operating Room , Per Diem position at New London Hospital?
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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Orients and completes the necessary competencies to perform a variety of essential environmental and material management functions that ensure patient safety, reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAC’s), and create safe, clean and sterile work environments for Surgical Services.
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FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Peri-op Support Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure efficient workflows in the operating room while adhering to AORN standards. The PST will be responsible for turnover of OR’s as well as weekly terminal cleaning. He or she will know and understand equipment used during surgeries, and how to set up rooms. The PST will also understand Decontamination processes in Central Sterile, learn to clean and process endoscopy scopes, know instrumentation in order to be a runner for the surgical team, and help to pull cases for next day’s surgeries. He or she may also be asked to run specimens to the lab. This position will also cross train to PACU to assist as needed with patients or daily housekeeping needs.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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This is a fast paced and busy position with great reward! Will train the right candidate. Flexible schedule with no holidays or weekends.
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Experience
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Previous experience in the medical/surgical field a plus
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Education
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current BLS Certification (can be obtained upon hire)
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