Perioperative Support Technician (Nights) - .6FTE

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Perioperative Support Technician to join its Operating Room team. The Inpatient Operating Room is an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit providing 24/7 care for patients with complex and high-acuity needs. It supports a broad range of surgical services and includes a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room. The position performs routine and specialized technical support functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as a member of the Perioperative Services team. The technician transports patients to and from perioperative areas while supporting their comfort, safety, confidentiality, and privacy. Duties also include cleaning and preparing operating rooms, maintaining supplies and equipment, assisting with sterile supplies and room turnovers, and following infection-control and safety procedures. The technician communicates with Sterile Processing and nursing staff, helps manage equipment and instrumentation, records patient status and care as appropriate, and supports emergency response situations under the direction of medical staff. This is a regular 0.6 FTE position on the night shift. A $4.50 night-shift differential is available. The stated salary range is $21.00–$26.60 per hour.

Requirements

One to three years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
Current BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to the Preoperative area and from the PACU, assisting with lifting, positioning, and transfers as needed.
Communicate with Sterile Processing and circulating nurses about selecting and transporting equipment, positioning devices, supplies, and instrumentation.
Check, clean, and restock assigned areas; return equipment, supplies, instrumentation, and case carts to their appropriate locations.
Clean and set up assigned operating rooms between cases and assist with timely room turnovers.
Assist with opening sterile supplies under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Pick cases according to preference cards, including the required equipment and positioning devices.
Follow operating-room sanitation and disinfection standards, infection-control requirements, and hospital safety procedures.
Maintain accurate records of patient status and care, complete checklists, write clear narratives, and enter data into the electronic health record as appropriate.
Manage patient workload effectively and adjust care according to volume, acuity, cases, census, and department needs without compromising patient care.
Plan and organize work, establish priorities, anticipate needs, and coordinate with other departments to support timely care and services.
Seek additional assignments when volumes are low and discern when assistance is needed to ensure quality patient care.
Promote teamwork and support across work groups, functions, and departments.
Treat patients, families, and designated responsible parties respectfully and responsively.
Identify safety and infection-control issues and follow established policies and procedures.
Provide technical support during operating-room emergency response situations under the direction of medical staff.
Complete assigned deliverables and project outcomes with appropriate quality and timeliness.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other offerings.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance opportunities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for the National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps.
$4.50 night-shift differential.