PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES SUPPORT TECH 1 - OPERATING ROOMS

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of this position is to provide technical assistance and coordination of the usage of equipment, supplies and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Perioperative Services Support Tech is trained to assist nursing staff with direct and indirect nursing care. The Unit Coordinator or Charge Nurse on duty assigns the Perioperative Services Support Tech specific responsibilities. The Perioperative Services Support Tech may be assigned to one specific task or may rotate assignments during their shift.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Follows North Oaks Health System's compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.

FACTORS RELATING TO THE JOB

A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill

1. Previous Experience Required: Previous Healthcare Experience Preferred

2. Specialized or Technical Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

3. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:

Strength: Heavy

Push: Frequently

Pull: Frequently

Carry: Frequently

Lift: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

B. Work Complexities

1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work: Very Heavy Work

2. Seriousness of Errors. Injury to staff or patients and work stoppage.

C. Working Conditions

1. Hazards: Radiation exposure and cleaning compound exposure

2. Adverse Working Conditions: Reports unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries.

D. Contacts

1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:

• Transports Patients from nursing units to holding areas
• Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships.
• Extends courtesy and consideration for others.

2. Contacts with Other Departments:

• Lab: Assists in the collection of specimens, records specimens in logbook and transport specimens to pathology/lab.
• Bio-Med: Report malfunctioning equipment. Returning loaner equipment. Retrieving new or loaner equipment.
• Sterile Processing: Retrieving or returning instrumentation.
• Materials: Retrieving or returning supplies
• Blood Bank: Safe and timely transport of blood and blood products and maintain records/logbooks
• Nursing Units: Transporting patients to holding areas

E. Responsibilities:

1. Responsibility for the safety of others:

• Knowledgeable of all hospital safety related codes and performs duties in drills and actual emergencies. Reviews the operation of emergency equipment. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.

2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property

3. Responsibility for Confidential Information:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients and departments.

4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor:

• Maintains and increases standards of performance.
• Attends department unit meetings.
• Participates in in-service classes.
• Shares knowledge with others.
• Shares in the responsibility of providing emergency services.
• Participates interdepartmentally in the Quality Improvement process.
• Assists in cleaning OR transport stretchers.
• Assists with wiping equipment with disinfectant before bringing equipment into OR rooms or hallways.
• Assists in housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the Operating Room to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Assists in the responsibility for the care, handling, storage and transporting of professional supplies and equipment. Is aware of the need for special handling of surgical equipment and supplies
• Assists in pulling supplies and equipment for scheduled surgical cases
• Adheres to the Operating Room standards on aseptic technique and infection control
• Adheres to the policy and procedures which govern the Operating Room.
• Operates the video camera and monitoring equipment during procedures requiring video
• Notifies Bio-Med Tech and the OR Manager of equipment malfunctioning that cannot be corrected immediately.
• Participates in unit meetings.
• Assists OR personnel in the turnover of OR rooms, i.e. preparing equipment, supplies, housekeeping duties as needed and the acquisition of or dispersing of OR patients as needed.
• Assists in maintaining and restocking OR supplies, including the DME room, OR suites and sterile core.
• Assists OR personnel during procedures, i.e. positioning patients, moving patients as needed, assisting in obtaining supplies or equipment not in the room
• Assists with washing, decontamination and returning equipment to storage areas
• Dons gloves, gowns according to protocol for sterile tech.
• Maintains sterile technique according to protocol.
• Assists surgeon in retraction as directed by physician.
• Able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Accepts and acts upon constructive criticism. Seeks clarification of duties when indicated.
• Maintains an employment record in accordance with hospital policy. Complies with attendance policies
• Adhere to acceptable dress code.

5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others:

• Participates in the orientation of new employees.