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Apr 13, 2021

Perioperative Technician-OR

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Loma Linda, CA, USA

Job Description

Operating Room- (Full-time, Variable Shift) -

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, wholeness, humility and justice.

The Perioperative Technician-OR performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Completes case carts and prepares the operating room (OR) rooms with supplies, instruments, and equipment. Assists the surgical team. Restocks supplies and maintains inventory. Assists with loaning and repair of equipment among surgical procedural sites. Assists with care and maintenance of equipment and supplies as needed. Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.


High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum six months nursing assistant experience or perioperative experience preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone; follow directions; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; collaborate with RN to problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; function within scope of practice. Able to distinguish colors, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Additional Information
Loma Linda University Medical Center
About Loma Linda University Medical Center

        

Specialties & Research:

As the largest hospital in our region, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has over 20 specialties. We are involved in clinical studies and other research programs in areas such as perinatal and molecular biology. We have led the field of infant heart transplantation where we have performed about 50% of the world’s heart transplants in infants less than six months of age, while our Cancer Institute brings focus to cancer research on prevention and treatment. Other areas of research include osteoporosis, mineral metabolism and nutrition.

Our specialties include:

  • Cancer Care - including Proton Treatment Center
  • Cardiac Services
  • Transplantation Services
  • Rehabilitation/Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery Services
  • Children's Hospital
  • Mental Health Services
  • Emergency Services
  • Level III NICU

For nearly 100 years, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has been committed to providing its community with the best health care possible. With more than 400 faculty physicians and over 6,000 other personnel dedicated to the delivery of quality health care, our hospital proudly celebrates its one hundred year anniversary. From its humble beginnings in 1905 to the present day 11-story building with 789 licensed beds; we have grown to become a leader in health care and pioneer of life-saving medicine.

LLUMC operates some of the largest clinical programs in the United States in areas such as neonatal care. We are also recognized as an international leader in infant heart transplantation and one of only three hospital-based proton cancer treatment centers in the country. Each year, the institution admits over 30,000 inpatients and serves over 400,000 outpatients. LLUMC is the only Level-I regional trauma center for Inyo, Mono, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

Loma Linda University Medical Center is a 789-bed academic tertiary care hospital with over twenty specialties. We have 72 beds in our Level III NICU, which is the only one of its kind and size in our region, as well as the Children’s Hospital dedicated just for kids. Along with the Children’s Hospital, LLUMC’s East Campus, and Behavioral Medicine Center, we have nearly 900 beds available for patient care. Our East Campus specializes in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurosurgery and family medicine.

Honors & Recognition

  • “America’s Best Hospital” for Cardiac Services US News & World Report 2004
  • National Research Corporation (NRC) Consumer Choice Award for 5 straight years (1999-2004) for the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
  • Serving the Community for 100 Years
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