Perioperative Technician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical support to the operating room and anesthesia by participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team under the supervision of a licensed professional. Proactively supports efforts to maintain efficiency, minimize delays, and ensure the delivery of safe patient care. This role involves inventorying, cleaning, and maintaining operating room and anesthesia equipment/supplies, maintaining a clean and orderly environment, and transporting patients as required.

Requirements

One year of experience in a hospital
High school diploma or equivalent
Department-defined competencies within six months of employment
Knowledge of surgical supplies, anesthesia equipment, and environmental cleaning
Ability to work well with diverse team members
Must be able to prioritize and organize workload using critical thinking skills
Must be able to communicate effectively, show initiative and flexibility, and demonstrate team cohesiveness
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) or certification as a medical assistant or emergency medical technician
One year of experience in a healthcare facility
Knowledge of anesthesia and/or equipment

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, ALL = all ages.
Reads operating room schedule, anticipates needs, and sets up for respective case.
Facilitates room turnover for cases to follow, including cleaning and preparation of room, equipment, and anesthesia components.
Sets up, inventories, and restocks anesthesia and specialty carts to ensure all items are readily available.
Inventories, orders, and maintains departmental supply stock consistent with departmental demand.
Assists in lifting, turning, positioning, and preparing patients for surgical procedure, using proper body mechanics.
Transports blood or specimens to laboratory.
Escorts patients and families throughout the hospital.
Maintains hallways and equipment room by adhering to fire codes and keeping them orderly and free of obstruction.
Maintains supplies in holding areas and keeps area free of clutter.
Checks portable oxygen tanks daily and replaces if necessary.
Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.
Supports Joint Commission readiness.