Perioperative Tech

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

Assists with the planning, purchasing, installation and preventive maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies. Functions as a liaison to other departments regarding anesthesia supplies and equipment. Assists the Department of Anesthesia with patient care. Maintains work and storage areas for Department of Anesthesiology.

What you will do:

* Performs preventive maintenance on all anesthesia equipment; reports any equipment in need of repair.
* Exchanges carbon dioxide absorber as scheduled.
* Assists Anesthesia provider with assembly and operation of specialized equipment, including but not limited to

fiber optic endoscopic equipment, rapid infusion equipment, BIS monitor, blood warmers, and Philips Monitors.

* Responds appropriately to all requests for assistance by anesthesia providers.
* Communicates and collaborates with other team members.
* Maintains a supply and equipment book for the department which includes log of service on all equipment, log of issues with equipment, supplies and monitors and log of all anesthesia equipment and monitors being uses in other hospital departments
* Cleans anesthesia machines, monitoring cords, and carts at a minimum daily and with each turnover
* Ensures emergency supplies are stocked and readily available.
* In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with the tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as necessary.
* Consistently responds to pages in an appropriate time frame
* Participates in room preparation and turnover by establishing a sterile field
* Collaborates with Sterile Processing to meet the needs of the cases.
* Verifies with other health care providers that instrument supplies and equipment are available for surgical procedure.
* Organizes and prioritizes work activities to support unit workflow
* Prepares instruments for decontamination and cleans equipment as needed.
* Participates in education of ancillary health care providers.
* Ensures that all principles of safe transportation are met, including appropriate modes and devices.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Anesthesia Technician Certification; Mindray equipment certification preferred.
* Experience as an Anesthesia Technician, and Operating Room Assistant preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

* Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community.
* Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance.
* We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
* We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.