Perioperative Technician-Gastroenterology

Overview:40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, via 5 8-hour shifts, with h ours varying between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Must have flexibility to work additional hours to cover late OR cases as necessary/as scheduled.

No weekends, holidays or call.

Non-exempt, Benefits Eligible.

Pay starts at $20.40 + based on experience

Job Description

Summary:

Performs a variety of technical and supportive tasks to assist daily clinical operations. Performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Prepares operating rooms for surgery by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.

Assists surgical team with use of instruments and supplies.

Maintains inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.

Assists clinical staff with transferring and positioning patients as needed.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:(not specified)

Certifications:

BLS Certification, preferred.

Skills:

Basic understanding of mechanical equipment.

Self-starter who requires little or no supervision.

Ability torespond appropriately tolife threatening situations.

Effective multitasking, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills

Ability to workunder pressure in a stressful environment.

Working knowledge of supply chain or materials management.

Working knowledge of surgical and anesthesia procedures.

Experience:

Previous health care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY:
Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY:
Bend/twist, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Machinery CONTINUOUSLY:
Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking Additional

Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:(not specified) The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet