Perioperative Technician. Children's Hospital

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

16h

About The Position

Job Summary: The Perioperative Technician performs designated direct and indirect, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines. Meets qualifications and competencies as identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Assists with care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum six months nursing assistant experience or perioperative experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone; follow directions; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; collaborate with RN to problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; function within scope of practice. Able to distinguish colors, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality
• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position
• Troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
• Perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Collaborate; accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Follow directions
• Perform basic math functions
• Manage multiple assignments effectively
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Work well under pressure
• Collaborate with RN to problem solve
• Recall information with accuracy
• Pay close attention to detail
• Function within scope of practice.
• Able to distinguish colors, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
• Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place
• See adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
• Discern temperature variances through touch.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months nursing assistant experience or perioperative experience preferred.
• Communicate effectively in Spanish
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated direct and indirect, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines.
• Meets qualifications and competencies as identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
• Assists with care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service and safe patient care.
• Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED