Lead Perioperative Technician- Anesthesiology

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Columbus is seeking a full-time Perioperative Technician. The role involves mentoring staff, managing OR activities, and ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in an OR setting. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working in an OR setting required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees activities of Periop Technicians in the OR.
• Trains new hires on equipment and procedures.
• Maintains workflow of the Anesthesia workroom.

Skills

Anesthesia Equipment Knowledge

Multi-tasking

Collaborative Relationships

Intermediate Technology Skills

Supply Chain Terminology Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week.

Monday-Friday,start time between 12pm-2pm, end time 8:30pm-10:30pm. Occasional weekends, holidays, and call as necessary.

Non-exempt, Benefits Eligible.

Pay starts at $24/hr+ based on experience.

Job Description Summary:

Assists in guiding, mentoring, and overseeing activities of Periop Technicians. Acts as a resource in the department to assist providers, nursing team, and other technicians, ensuring high quality performance.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Takes accountability for the day-to-day perioperative tech activities in the OR. Ensures adequate service to the operating rooms, assisting in room turnovers and vocera calls. Makes and communicates daily room assignments.
• Trains all new hires in duties pertaining to fluids, equipment, room turnovers, and supplies.
• Maintains quarterly competency checks for all Periop Techs on fluids, such as small IVs, Large IVs, A-lines, fluid warmers, alaris pumps, and rapid infusers; equipment, such as ultrasounds, scopes, humidified circuits, gas machines, and vaporizers; and proper OR standards, such as for turnovers, bed making, mop care, and case carts.
• Maintains the workflow of the Anesthesia workroom, including overstock and supply expiration.
• Assists manager in working with anesthesia providers, supply chain, nursing, and central processing to ensure patient, supply, and equipment needs are met.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

BLS, required.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of all anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Able to efficiently initiate, multi-task, and meet required deadlines under stressful working conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Intermediate technology skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain and materials management terminology.

Experience:

One year of experience working in an OR setting, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"