Periop Support Tech Outpatient Medical Center (Monday- Friday)

We are recruiting for a motivated Periop Support Tech - Outpatient Medical Center (10:45 - 5:15 Monday- Friday) to join our team!

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Department

DH OPERATING ROOM PAV L

The Denver Health Outpatient Operating Room features six state-of-the-art surgical suites all equipped with 4K video integration technology to support precision and efficiency in surgical care.
Outpatient OR specializes in a wide range of day-surgery services including:

General surgery
Dental- Pediatric and Adult
Gender affirmation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Podiatry
GU/GYN
Ophthalmology
Vascular
Pediatrics
Oral maxillofacial
Plastic and Hand surgery
ENT (Ear Nose and Throat)

Like the inpatient OR the nurse-to-patient ratio here is also 1:1.

Job Summary

Perform routine and specialized functions relating to technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse functions as member of the Perioperative Services team. Transport patients to and from the operating room ensuring their comfort and safety while maintaining patient confidentiality and cleaning and disinfection tasks within the operating room and surrounding areas to maintain a sterile environment adhering to infection control the inventory of surgical supplies and equipment including stocking and organizing to ensure availability and readiness for and monitor sterilization equipment ensuring that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized according to established in proper disposition of surgical specimens and hazardous materials following strict protocols to ensure safety and in emergency response situations within the operating room providing critical support under the direction of medical staff to ensure patient safety and care.

Essential Functions:

• Provide transportation of patients to the Preoperative area and from the PACU area assist with lifting positioning and transferring patients as needed. (10%)
• Communicate with Sterile Processing and circulating nurses regarding the selection and transport of equipment positioning devices supplies and instrumentation. (10%)
• Check clean and restock all assigned areas. Return equipment supplies instrumentation and case carts to appropriate locations. Clean and set-up assigned rooms in between cases. (10%)
• Assist in opening sterile supplies under the supervision of an RN. Assist with timely room turnovers. (5%)
• Pick cases according to preference cards including all equipment and positioning devices. (5%)
• Practice standards of OR sanitation and disinfection according to established policies and recommendations. (5%)
• Keeps an accurate record of patient status and care in accordance with department guidelines and requirements. (5%)
• Completes checklists writes clear narratives and enters data into the eHR as appropriate. (5%)
• Manages patient load effectively and efficiently. Is able to adjust care given based on volume acuity cases census and department needs without jeopardizing patient or making patient feel less important. (5%)
• Able to plan and effectively organize work and establish priorities. (5%)
• Anticipates needs well and coordinates care with other departments to ensure timely delivery of care and services. (5%)
• List any specific deliverables or project outcomes that were assigned to the employee within the rating period and assess the quality and timeliness of the work completed. (5%)
• Seeks additional assignments when volumes are low to ensure maximum effectiveness of department. (5%)
• Promotes unity and offers support within the work group between functions and across departments to accomplish objectives. (5%)
• Is able to discern when to seek assistance in order to ensure quality patient care. (5%)
• Is respectful and responsive to patients families designated responsible parties etc. (5%)
• Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to hospital policies and procedures; identifies safety and infection control issues. (5%)

Education:

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Clinical experience in a hospital setting

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients employees physicians and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Shift

Work Type

Regular (0.75 FTE)

Salary

$20.00 - $26.19 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.