OverviewPerioperative Technician, Operating Room PRN/OCC, Hours and Shifts vary Parkwest Overview: Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Operating Room : 30 Surgical Suites with specialties in orthopedics, cardio-vascular, robotics, gynecology, urology general, ENT, plastic, neuro and vascular. Position Summary: Provide supportive para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, & PHA. Recruiter: Jason Shubert jshuber1@covhlth.com 865-374-5393 Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of sterile field.
Illustrates proper technique for transporting and positioning patients safely.
Displays understanding of proper body mechanics.
Demonstrates special positions and/or bed positions such as Morgan Pelvic, Andrews Frame, etc.
Recognize the area of surgical prep (clean or sterile).
Responsible for maintaining environmental cleanliness standards of the operating rooms and ancillary areas.
Demonstrates proper technique for surgical skins preps.
Demonstrates proper technique for urinary catheterization.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
QualificationsMinimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: Entry level. Licensure Requirement: None Apply/ShareJob Title PERI-OP TECH I ID 3854352 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name SURGERY
