Perioperative Support Technician | PRN status

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Logan Health Medical Center, we are looking for a Perioperative Support Technician to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This role involves working behind the scenes to make a real impact in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the operating room runs smoothly. You will be the glue of the surgical team, preparing the OR with instruments and supplies, safely transporting equipment and specimens, and assisting with equipment setup, turnover, and cleaning while maintaining infection control. You will collaborate with coworkers who share a passion for precision, safety, and patient care.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years’ Surgical Aide experience preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care whichever comes first, required.
Previous working knowledge of the correct use of cleaning equipment and devices, such as mops, vacuums, scrubbers and polishing machines required.
Previous experience with surgical equipment preferred.
Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cleaning equipment and surgical tools is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

Prepare OR rooms with all the essentials: instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with the safe transport of patients and equipment.
Perform turnover and terminal cleaning of OR suites, ensuring every detail is spotless.
Support the surgical team during procedures, keeping everything running seamlessly.
Check and stock anesthesia carts and maintain surgical equipment.
Contribute to infection control and quality improvement processes to keep patients safe.
Exhibits an excellent working knowledge of aseptic techniques and Universal Precautions and applies to phases of OR operations.
Performs turnover of the OR Suite by removing all contaminated materials and properly cleaning all appropriate surfaces.
Assists in performing terminal cleaning and completes all assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and proper set up for procedures.
Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the cleanliness of the entire operating room (OR) area, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Same Day Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Remains calm and professional in all interactions and consistently exhibits effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
Assists in the safe transport of patients to and from stretchers, beds and the appropriate location(s).
Assists the surgical team during operative procedures per department procedures.
Assists with anesthesia checking and stocking of carts/machines.
Exhibits knowledge of infection control plan and quality improvement processes.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment and cleans equipment, etc. per department protocol.
Responds to and accepts responsibilities for calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.