Overview

Orients and completes the necessary competencies to perform a variety of essential environmental and material management functions that ensure patient safety, reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAC’s), and create safe, clean and sterile work environments for Surgical Services. 

Responsibilities

• The Peri-op Support Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure efficient workflows in the operating room while adhering to AORN standards.
• The PST will be responsible for turnover of OR’s as well as weekly terminal cleaning.
• PST will know and understand equipment used during surgeries, and how to set up rooms.
• The PST will also understand Decontamination processes in Central Sterile, learn to clean and process endoscopy scopes, know instrumentation in order to be a runner for the surgical team, and help to pull cases for next day’s surgeries.
• The PST may also be asked to run specimens to the lab.
• This position will also cross train to PACU to assist as needed with patients or daily housekeeping needs. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience in the medical/surgical field a plus
• This is a fast paced and busy position with great reward! Will train the right candidate. Flexible schedule with no holidays or weekends.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

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(BLS) Basic Life Support within 30 days