Perioperative Care Technician

Texas Children's Hospital • Katy, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Care Technician assists the perioperative team in acquiring, preparing, and applying supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for perioperative procedures. The role involves minimal direct patient care and primarily focuses on room clearing and turnover, along with stocking. The work schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure age-appropriate surgical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation are available.
• Obtain the daily room assignment after report, notify the surgical team of the assignment, and periodically check with the circulating nurse during procedures for needs.
• Retrieve recovery-room cribs or beds for each patient before transport to the monitored unit and assist with transport.
• Deliver sterile and unsterile instrumentation, equipment, linens, and supply setups as designated by the surgical procedure.
• Anticipate equipment, instrument, and supply needs based on patient age and procedure; retrieve items and safely set up equipment as assigned by the circulating nurse.
• Demonstrate aseptic and sterile technique for supplies, instrumentation, and equipment according to AORN Standards of Practice and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with maintenance of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Complete other departmental surgical service duties as assigned by the Manager or Service Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED