Perioperative Services Tech

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Services Tech supports the surgical team by performing duties related to patient care, environmental maintenance, and supply handling in operating rooms and perioperative areas. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, the position helps prepare the surgical environment and support safe, efficient care for patients undergoing procedures. The role includes assisting with patient care and observation, preparing operating rooms, opening sterile supplies and instruments while following aseptic technique, and stocking and maintaining specialty carts and equipment. The tech also maintains clean and aseptic supplies, equipment, and instruments; performs routine cleaning, disinfection, and trash removal; may transport patients; replenishes supplies and linens; and provides customer service to patients, families, and healthcare team members. The position requires compliance with hospital policies and safety standards, including infection control and PPE guidelines. The position is located in Dunwoody, Georgia, and has a 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. shift. Physical demands include occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, standing and walking occasionally to frequently, and occasional sitting. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varying floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, patient-care and handling injuries, and radiation. Travel may be required, and personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of occasional to frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care and observation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, or Surgical Technologist.
May assist with setting up operating rooms for surgical procedures.
Open sterile supplies and instruments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, following proper aseptic technique.
Stock, set up, and maintain specialty carts and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and instruments in a clean and aseptic condition.
Perform routine cleaning, disinfection, and trash removal in the perioperative environment.
May assist with safely transporting patients to and from the operating area.
Replenish supplies, medications as permitted, and linens before, during, and after procedures.
Greet and assist patients, family members, and healthcare team members.
Comply with hospital policies and safety standards, including infection control and personal protective equipment guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned to support perioperative services.