OR Tech

GBH UKHS Great Bend, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gains from hospital benefits

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a part-time Perioperative Care Assistant in Great Bend to support the operating room and PACU teams under nursing management. You will assist with patient care, equipment setup, environmental cleanliness, and supply management while coordinating with other departments.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CNA certification, and BLS. Training and certifications should be completed promptly, with accommodations provided if needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required; BLS certification within two weeks of employment.
• CNA certification and state licensure as applicable; nurse aide training completed.
• Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field knowledge and ensures safe patient transport and positioning.
• Maintains environmental cleanliness standards in operating rooms and ancillary areas.
• Sets up equipment, gathers supplies, and performs routine equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Supports perioperative care team and para-nursing & housekeeping functions.
• Assists in reviewing case schedules to determine equipment and supply needs.

Skills

Patient care

Environment cleanliness

Equipment setup

Safety procedures

Quality improvement

Interdepartmental communication

Education

High School diploma

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Nurse aide training program

Job description

Position Title OR Tech Great Bend Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the supervision of the nursing department's management assists the perioperative care team in many aspects of patient care including but not limited to, patient care assistance, care of the environment, transportation of patients, supplies and equipment; interacts with other departments; performs cleaning; restocks and orders supplies; setup equipment and provides support para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room,&PACU

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

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 Recognizes 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. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Assesses case schedule and determines equipment and supply needs. Sets up equipment and gathers supplies. Completes the equipment maintenance, checks and repairs and makes adjustments necessary for normal and efficient operation; monitors equipment temperature to ensure proper performance; contacts maintenance if repairs are needed; works closely with the machines in order to recognize potential problems and learns to repair small problems; and fills out work requests when needed. Participates in department specific quality improvement projects. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Graduate Required Licensure and Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states Successful completion of a nurse assistant training program. Preferred Licensure and Certification Additional certification may be required for certain patient care setting or populations. Specific information and the timeframe in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at time of hire/transfer into department.

Knowledge Requirements

Knowledge of principals, methods and techniques involved in performing general operating room services and adapting or modifying standards of operating room practices for care of specific medical cases required.

Time Type: Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.