PERIOPERATIVE CARE TECH FT/MIDS

UHS•Corona, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Perioperative Tech Full-time/Nights position located at Corona Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Corona, CA Reporting to the OR-Surgrey Director and OP-Manager to assist in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedure. Assists in the preparation of beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies. Assures confidentiality of all patient information Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately. Adheres to patient safety and general safety guidelines. Demonstrates understanding of infection control: hand washing, use of gloves and personal protective equipment. Use of hand washing gel/foams and decontamination of equipment prior to and after use. Knowledge of isolation protocols and PPE required. Assists with positioning and transfer of patients in the OR under direction of RN and/or MD. The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center® began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Basic knowledge of good body mechanics.
Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of team members
Two (2) year of recent general medical experience.
Current BLS certification required from American Heart Assoc.

Responsibilities

Assist in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedure.
Assists in the preparation of beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies.
Assures confidentiality of all patient information
Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately.
Adheres to patient safety and general safety guidelines.
Demonstrates understanding of infection control: hand washing, use of gloves and personal protective equipment.
Use of hand washing gel/foams and decontamination of equipment prior to and after use.
Knowledge of isolation protocols and PPE required.
Assists with positioning and transfer of patients in the OR under direction of RN and/or MD.