Perioperative Technician

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

About The Position

The Perioperative Technician works under the direction of the Peri Operative Services Nurse Manager to maintain and prepare anesthesia supplies and equipment before, during, and after anesthesia induction. The role supports the Peri Operative team in preparing Operating Rooms for surgical procedures by ensuring supplies and equipment are available and assisting with patient-related activities according to established procedures. The position is part time, scheduled for day/evening shifts totaling 40 hours biweekly, with 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
One year of clinically related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Respiratory Care airway management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize workload at the beginning of each shift to meet important deadlines.
Prepare equipment and medications anticipated for scheduled patients.
Clean, sterilize, or dispose of equipment appropriately after each case.
Restock anesthesia carts at the end of schedules and after cases, including carts in Surgical Services, Perinatal, and specialty areas.
Maintain inventory of drugs, anesthetic agents, and expendable supplies; requisition supplies as needed.
Maintain stock and inventory in the OR, SDS, PACU, and Clean Core as needed.
Perform glucometer and ACT waiver testing, maintain and log results, and report abnormal recordings to Surgical Services management.
Assist with connecting anesthesia monitoring equipment and positioning patients as directed.
Answer phones, respond or refer calls as necessary, and take complete messages including caller information and requested responses.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area and environment, observe infection control guidelines, and communicate housekeeping needs.
Arrange in-services and meetings with salespeople under the direction of the Clinical or RN Manager.
Know and perform the role in surgical fires, codes, and other emergencies; respond appropriately, including assisting anesthesia in Code Blue situations and performing external cardiac compressions if required.
Assist with patient and equipment transport, room turnover, safe patient positioning, transfers, and transport.
Communicate pertinent information to the Charge RN, Clinical Manager, or RN Manager as appropriate, and seek guidance when needed.
Attend at least 75% of in-services and staff meetings for the area.
Perform duties independently, accurately, efficiently, and promptly while recognizing their relationship to patient care across age and population groups.
Follow instructions accurately and cooperatively; observe changes in patient condition and promptly report them to the primary nurse.
Use proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others.
Maintain patient-care equipment and report malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Assist with orientation of new unit personnel as a preceptor or buddy.
Recognize and respond to patient-care priorities, adapt to changes in workload, and answer patient call lights, pages, and safety checks promptly.
Assist with post-mortem care and occasionally transport bodies to the morgue.
Transport medications within the hospital as requested and in accordance with hospital policy.