Perioperative Clinical Tech Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Responsibility

Participates in the preparation of the operating rooms and / or case carts
Assists nursing personnel with OR set up including setting supplies around the room, gathering additional equipment/supplies, and opening sterile supplies onto sterile field
Reviews the surgeon preference cards and ensures all items / equipment needed for the procedure and positioning of the patient are present
Removes case carts from sterile lift and transports carts to appropriate areas of the department
May perform biological testing for instrumentation autoclaved in the OR and assist with immediate use sterilization
Ensure room has the standard equipment needed to perform a procedure
Assists healthcare personnel at the end of a procedure with turnover of room
Responsible for turnover of room between procedures
Handles chemicals and solutions following department policy
Ensures oxygen tanks are stocked and ready for use on all patient carts
Assists with return of supply items to SPD or the sub-sterile core
Ensures the surgery area is appropriately stocked and supplied to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff
Transports equipment / supplies between the operating room, PACU, SPD, and other units as directed
Obtains supplies and equipment from other areas of the hospital as needed
Procures and transports blood and other patient-related information to the OR in a timely manner
Cleans and prepares patient carts and other equipment between patients’ use
Monitors inventory stock
Maintains and replenishes stock of needed forms in the operating rooms
Ensures blankets are placed in warmers and replenished as needed
Ensures that all work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion at all times
Assists team members with stocking of supplies to operating rooms
Monitors sterile items on the case carts and notifies Sterile Processing of the need to replace missing items
Provides assistance with supportive clinical tasks as defined by policy and procedure and as directed by licensed RN staff
At the start of the shift, report to assigned rooms and introduce self to team members
Assist with the transport of patients from day surgery to the OR suite and assist RN with transfer of patient
Assist team members with repositioning of patient within the clinical areas
Communicate with patients, families and health care team in a competent, courteous and professional manner
Assist nursing peronnel in the performance of surgical preps by holding affected extremities
Identify and transport patients safely to and from surgery
Respond to codes and other emergencies in the OR, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, (PACU) and Day Surgery as needed
May assist nursing personnel in the performance of surgical preps by supporting/holding affected extremities
May assist team members in conducting postmortem care
Assist with regional anesthesia by holding the patient in position for spinal / epidural blocks, as needed
Responsible for professional growth and self-development objectives
Comply with educational, mandatory requirements
Demonstrate self-direction for continuing education
Attend departmental meetings and educational in-services appropriate to requirements of job
Assist in mentoring and orientation of new associates

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Certified Phlebotomist trained and eligible for certification
or 12 months relevant OR or healthcare/clinical experience
Good communication skills
Basic computer skills
Good organizational skills
Good interpersonal/ customer service skills
CPR certification

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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