Perioperative Support II

Job Details:

To function as an essential member of the surgical team focused on OR suite preparation, instrument processing and patient transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the transportation of patients and with meeting the needs of patients awaiting surgery.

• Assists with housekeeping duties (dusting & reorganizing) all supply areas and closets.

• Maintains linen supply in department.

• Obtains supplies requested by surgical team before and during surgery.

• Operates autoclaves and sterrad machines.

• Run diagnostics and autoclave biological indicators.

• Assists with operating room preparation prior to surgery. Damp dust all furniture.

• Assists with positioning and moving patients under the direction of RN. Supports extremitites during skin prep.

• Responsible for the proper handling and cleaning of all instruments.

• Knowledgeable about specialty instruments in regards to decontamination, sterilization and reprocessing.

• Maintains instrument sets with proper functioning instruments and initiates repairs when needed.

• Assists with breaking down setups after operations and preparing O.R. suite for next case.

• Assists with restocking room closets and supply areas.

• Prepares supplies and equipment according to surgeons preference lists for next day's cases.

• Performs errands as needed to other departments.

• Maintains inventory of supplies needed for instrument processing.

• Prepares instruments for transport to CS for processing

• Maintains instrument storage areas to include specialty carts.

• Cleans and defrosts refrigerators in staff lounge weekly.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE

• Prior OR experience preferred

EDUCATION

• H.S. Diploma

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• On the job

OTHER

• BLS Certification

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital