- 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.
peri-op tech i - Knoxville, United States - Covenant Health Inc.
Description
OverviewPerioperative Tech,Post Anesthesia Care
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Fort Sanders Regional is a 15 bay fast paced, team driven unit that serves a wide variety of postoperative patients.
Our team recovers the majority of our surgical patients from our 17 suite ORs. In addition, we provide Phase I recovery care to patients requiring general anesthesia from other procedural areas. Our team consists of RNs, perioperative technicians and unit secretaries.Nursing responsibilities include some preoperative but mostly postoperative Phase I recovery care.
Nurses are trained in Phase I recovery, working as a team with our anesthesiologists to meet safe criteria for discharge to the next phase of care.
Our department is open from 6 AM-11 PM, Monday-Friday with holiday, after hours and weekend call coverage. Call coverage for RNs is 4 weeknight calls per 6 weeks.Weekend call coverage is 1 12 hour day call Saturday or Sunday and 1 12 hour night call Saturday or Sunday per 6 weeks.
Holiday call is on a yearly rotating schedule.We are looking for team focused RNs who are highly motivated with critical thinking skills, computer proficiency, detail oriented and who put their patients first.
Position Summary:
Provide supportive para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, & PHA. Main role is transport of surgical patients throughout surgical services.
If you have any questions please contact Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || ||
Responsibilities
Minimum 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.
CPR.
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Job Title PERI-OP TECH I
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Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Department Name POST ANESTHESIA CARE