Perioperative Core Tech

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

3d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Operating Room team at Philadelphia campus. The Perioperative Core Technician works under the direction and supervision of a Clinical Coordinator and the Perioperative Core Tech Supervisor in performing the necessary duties that assist in the coordination and completion of the daily patient caseload in the Operating Room (OR) Complex.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED - Required
Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to Unit's needs.
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Health Sciences field - Preferred
At least one (1) year operating room experience or equivalent technical experience in a health-related field - Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Transports patients to the operating room holding area.
Reviews and analyzes daily surgical caseload to determine surgical equipment and supplies needed.
Completes OR suite turnover, as well as, transports, opens and sets-up case relevant supplies and equipment for all surgical cases.
Assists in patient positioning.
Performs related duties as needed.
Demonstrates Aseptic and Sterile Technique as defined in AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) & JCAHO Standards for all anesthesia and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and capital equipment in the OR Complex.
Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and Blood Products.
Assists with the maintenance/stocking of disposable supplies, surgical instruments, and related equipment in the OR Complex.