Perioperative Suppt Technician
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Summary
Summary
Under the direction of the department Clinical Manager, the Perioperative Support Technician is a vital clinical team member who supports perioperative services outside of the operating room. Understands perioperative workflows, equipment functioning and management, supply inventory and stocking, and sterile technique. Removes patient casts, screens patient for fall risk, performs radiology screening and surgical support functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member. Anticipates, plans for, and responds to the needs of the patient, surgeon, NP/PA, anesthesia, Radiology associate, and other team members. Recognizes and handles biohazard materials correctly. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians. In addition, performs specific SAU and PreAdmission Testing responsibilities of EKG testing and phlebotomy.
Education
Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent GED.
Licensure/Certification
Must have CPR certification.
Experience
At least one year experience in health care setting preferred.
Other Qualifications
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity perioperative environment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting; push 200 pounds.
Parkview is 14,000 strong
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Our mission is to improve health and inspire well-being in the communities we serve. As the region’s largest employer, Parkview Health employees more than 14,000 co-workers and includes 10 hospitals with an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians. We strive to embrace diversity and inclusion among our co-workers and offer a range of resources to advance you in your personal and professional journey. Our physicians, leaders and co-workers work together to create an excellent experience for every person, every day. With multiple non-clinical and clinical employment opportunities, you are sure to find your passion and discover your life-changing career today within the Parkview Health system.
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A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.