Perioperative Support Technician (11am-7pm M-F)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Perioperative Support Technician to join our team at Denver Health. Our values are Respect, Belonging, Accountability, and Transparency. The Denver Health Inpatient Operating Room is an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit that provides 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs. It serves the community of Denver, the State of Colorado, and surrounding states, offering a full spectrum of surgical services through continuous staffing, which minimizes the need for call while maintaining exceptional patient care. The unit specializes in a wide range of surgery services including General surgery, Trauma, Spine and Neurosurgery, Bariatric, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU/GYN), Plastics and Hand, Gender affirmation, Pediatrics, Oral maxillofacial and Dental, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Oncology, and Vascular surgery. It also features a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room for advanced image-guided procedures. The Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center, located within the inpatient OR, is the only MBSAQIP-certified hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16–20) and adults (ages 21–65). The nurse-to-patient ratio in the Inpatient OR is 1:1, ensuring highly personalized surgical care. The Perioperative Support Technician performs routine and specialized functions relating to technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, functioning as a member of the Perioperative Services team.

Requirements

No High School Diploma and/or No GED
1-3 years Clinical experience in a hospital setting
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Skill in establishing and maintaining 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

Perform routine and specialized functions relating to technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, functions as member of the Perioperative Services team.
Transport patients to and from the operating room, ensuring their comfort and safety while maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks within the operating room and surrounding areas to maintain a sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
Manage the inventory of surgical supplies and equipment, including stocking and organizing to ensure availability and readiness for procedures.
Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, ensuring that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized according to established guidelines.
Assist in proper disposition of surgical specimens and hazardous materials, following strict protocols to ensure safety and compliance.
Participate in emergency response situations within the operating room, providing critical support under the direction of medical staff to ensure patient safety and care.
Provide transportation of patients to the Preoperative area and from the PACU area, assist with lifting, positioning and transferring patients as needed.
Communicate with Sterile Processing and circulating nurses regarding the selection and transport of equipment, positioning devices, supplies and instrumentation.
Check, clean, and restock all assigned areas.
Return equipment, supplies, instrumentation, and case carts to appropriate locations.
Clean and set-up assigned rooms in between cases.
Assist in opening sterile supplies under the supervision of an RN.
Assist with timely room turnovers.
Pick cases according to preference cards including all equipment and positioning devices.
Practice standards of OR sanitation and disinfection according to established policies and recommendations.
Keeps an accurate record of patient status and care in accordance with department guidelines and requirements.
Completes checklists, writes clear narratives, and enters data into the eHR as appropriate.
Manages patient load effectively and efficiently.
Is able to adjust care given based on volume, acuity, cases, census, and department needs without jeopardizing patient or making patient feel less important.
Able to plan and effectively organize work and establish priorities.
Anticipates needs well and coordinates care with other departments to ensure timely delivery of care and services.
List any specific deliverables or project outcomes that were assigned to the employee within the rating period and assess the quality and timeliness of the work completed.
Seeks additional assignments when volumes are low to ensure maximum effectiveness of department.
Promotes unity and offers support within the work group, between functions, and across departments to accomplish objectives.
Is able to discern when to seek assistance in order to ensure quality patient care.
Is respectful and responsive to patients, families, designated responsible parties, etc.
Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to hospital policies and procedures; identifies safety and infection control issues.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer