Perioperative Tech (CNA)

InterMed, P.A.•Portland, ME

1d•$42,453 - $57,054•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks. This role contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN). The technologist prepares perioperative patient bays, assists with room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment, and patient transportation. They also assist in operating room turnovers, including restocking anesthesia supplies, obtaining vital signs, and performing Point of Care (POC) testing with quality control. Documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining inventory, organizing linen, and assisting with routine unit operations are also key functions. The role requires adherence to universal precautions, completion of incident reports, and cross-training to other department specialties. Maintaining unit training requirements, attending staff meetings, and applying principles of infection control and safety are essential. The position also requires adherence to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures, maintaining strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA guidelines, and performing other duties to support the mission, vision, and values of InterMed.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
At least one year of CNA experience is required
Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas.
Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records
Accurate transcribing and data entry skills
Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter
Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation
Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN)
Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds
Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge.
Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies
Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing
Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records.
Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates
Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.
Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
Follows universal precautions.
Completes incident reports per policy.
Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments.
Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings
Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures.
Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.