Elliot Health System - Perioperative Support Technician - Surgical Services - Operating Room - Full Time - Days

Perioperative Support Technician- OR

Who We Are:

Our operating room (OR) department is one of the largest and most active OR departments in the state, with an experienced staff providing comprehensive surgical care to our patients. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and have dedicated teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other medical personnel who work together to deliver outstanding care. Our OR staff is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment.

About the Job:

The Perioperative Support Tech is responsible for performing a range of self-directed support activities that contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative area(s). Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and maintaining operating room equipment. Assisting in maintaining a clean, sanitary, orderly Operating Room environment. Functions as an integral member of the operating room team and contribute to maintaining a safe, professional, respectful, and effective patient care environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, equipment and instruments
• Anticipates needs and helps set up OR for respective cases based on schedule
• Performs anesthesia machine and cart turn over after each case cleaning, replacing, and restocking all necessary equipment and supplies prior to each case
• Assists with the flow of surgical instrumentation, between Sterile Processing Dept. and surgery
• Assists in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics, appropriate repetitive relief measures and static posture relief measures

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior OR support tech experience/housekeeping experience preferred
• Medical Technician Certification from the State of NH required
• Basic knowledge of computer skills and programs such Internet Explorer, and the Epic System

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

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