PERI-OP TECH I

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Peri-op Technician to provide supportive para-nursing and housekeeping functions in the Operating Room and PACU. This entry-level position requires knowledge of sterile fields and safe patient transport techniques. Candidates should ideally possess a high school diploma or GED and be willing to participate in required training. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to innovative patient care and advanced medical services.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with preference for HS diploma or GED.
• Combination of formal education and/or prior work experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, & PHA.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile field.
• Transport and position patients safely using proper techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in operating rooms and ancillary areas.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Peri-op Technician

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

Position Summary:

Provide supportive para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, & PHA.

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 ability to assist RN in the skin preparation of the patient by safely holding extremities and preventing contamination of the prepped site.
• 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.

Qualifications

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