PERI-OP TECH I

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 jgordon2@covhlth.com 865-374-8107 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.CPR. Apply/ShareJob Title PERI-OP TECH I ID 3972902 Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Department Name POST ANESTHESIA CARE