What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Technician position at USPI?
North Central Surgical Center is a highly successful, Baylor Scott & White affiliated hospital located in Dallas, TX. We partner with the very best team members and medical staff in the area. We are a surgical focused hospital that performs over 12,000 procedures per year.
FACTS ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL: Opened in 2005, 14 Operating Rooms and 30 Medical/Surgical Patient Rooms. We are conveniently Located at Walnut Hill & 75 in the prestigious NorthPark area Specialties include: Orthopedics, Spine, General Surgery, Pain Management, Urology, GI/Endoscopy, Plastic, and Podiatry surgeries. Managed by United Surgical Partners International & Joint Commission Accredited
Job Description:
North Central Surgical Center is currently seeking a PRN PeriOp Tech in our Main Operating Room. Under the supervision of Surgical Services Leadership, the PeriOp Tech is responsible for:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Under supervision, Holds retractors in the operative suite.
- Provides transportation of patients to and from Surgery.
- Insures relevant cleaning measures for the control and prevention of infection. Includes cleaning, disinfecting, and disposal of soiled linen and solid waste
- Assist with room turnover and preparation for following procedures in a timely manner.
- Collect and properly dispose of all wastes including biohazardous materials
- Assists with limited patient care in the operating, recovery, and procedure rooms as needed, specified, and directed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Required Skills:
Requirements:
- High School Graduate or GED-ability to read/write/follow directions
- Previous clinical experience in Operating Room environment desired.
- Current certification in BLS
- Possess the ability to follow established cleaning methods in performing daily tasks.
- Possess the ability to perform routine repetitive cleaning of assigned rooms, offices, rest rooms and other areas.
- Must be able to keep all equipment in good working condition.
- Hospital experience 2-5 years
- Recommended Pyxis and Cerner
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