Perioperative Surgical Support Technician

I. General Summary

Under direct supervision of a perioperative nursing, performs delegated functions including those of an Operating Room Assistant. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Establishes and maintains courteous and effective relationships with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other members of the health care team; demonstrates sensitivity and awareness to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers and responds promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.
• Transfers patient to and from bed, chair, wheelchair, OR table, or stretcher with devices in “locked” position.
• Uses appropriate body mechanics in moving, lifting and transporting surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Transports surgical patients from same day surgery and units to the OR, PACU.
• Transports surgical instruments to the Instrument Room. Pulls for surgical cases including instruments and surgical packs &/or individuals supplies as listed on the preference list or directed by OR Nursing.

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III. Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• One year of previous experience as an Operating Room Assistant, or competent job performance in a role of hospital support services, is preferred.
• CPR certification required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of universal blood and body fluids precautions and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of role in Operating Room emergency procedures (i.e. code, malignant hyperthermia, and fire).
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

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