Perioperative Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Perioperative Support Tech, you will perform self-directed activities crucial for the efficiency and smooth operation of the perioperative area(s), contributing to a safe, sterile, and organized surgical environment.Every day you will inventory, disassemble, clean, reassemble, and maintain OR equipment, while assisting in maintaining a clean OR environment and transporting patients. All tasks will strictly adhere to Standard Precaution guidelines and safety standards.To be successful, you need exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach to maintaining the perioperative environment, and a thorough understanding of safety protocols.

• Cleans areas according to environmental standards and department regulations
• Cleans and maintains steam and Steris sterilizers per protocol
• Processes stat instruments according to department standards
• Independently functions in case preparation and distribution of supplies, including gathering positioning equipment and case care, and returning equipment after use
• Sets up the orthopedic fracture tables and positioning devices
• Maintains, initiates and stocks OR rooms

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate/GED or equivalent level of work experience
• One year prior Perioperative Technician experience in an acute care operating room
• Basic Life Support - CPR through American Heart Association

Preferred

• Completion of central sterile/instrument processing course

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Ability to independently function in fast paced, demanding environment, implement critical thinking skills and anticipate needs of the department

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Ability to read and comprehend physician preference cards and equipment operation instructions

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Technical ability to effectively operate and troubleshoot equipment and ability to cross train to core tech and central sterile tech duties

Where You’ll Work

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

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