What are the responsibilities and job description for the Periop Tech. Patewood Outpatient, FT, Day position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
Provides technical support for surgical technologist , 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. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient's dignity, comfort and privacy. Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.Accountabilities
- Aid the turning of rooms by assisting with cleanup and initiating setups for new cases.
- Responsible for transport of all patients to and from OR from all areas of the hospital. Assist with patient preparation for surgery (i.e skin clip and scrub.) Assists as needed to care for patients regardless of department assignment.
- Run intra-operative errands for the staff during cases, (i.e. lab work , specimens, picking up instruments from Central Sterile). Responds to needs of O.R. staff as needed for supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc. Responds to emergency call to any OR.
- Maintains environment in a clean and orderly fashion. Keeps trash, linen, and supplies in proper locations. Problem solves and prioritizes work. Is proactive in avoiding last minute needs by anticipating work and needs of practitioners and patients.
- Stocks supplies and responds to inventory management by informing supervisor or designee if supplies are inappropriate. May initiate resolution in emergency.
- Assist with patient positioning while following principles of good body mechanics to prevent injury to self and or the patient.
- Assembles equipment outside of assigned room(s) for "to follow" case (i.e. positioning aids, ice bags, coolers with ice, video equipment, specialty carts, headlights, loupes, etc.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
N/A
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
N/A
Other Required Skills and Experience
Experience working with supply management/health care terminology/operating room environment preferred.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med OfficesFacility
1046 Patewood HospitalDepartment
10436160 Operating Room-POCShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
