Perioperative Support Technician

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan’s Michigan Medicine is hiring to support the operating room team and assist in patient care as part of the OR unit. Responsibilities include room setup, instrument readiness, patient prep, and transport of patients and specimens.

The role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment with varied shifts. Strong compliance with safety and patient care standards is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
• Progressive knowledge in methods, procedures, materials, and equipment of designated areas is necessary
• Graduation from a Medical assistant program or equivalent years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain room cleanliness prior to and following surgical procedures
• Assist with preparation of operating room including retrieval of monitors and specialty beds, and related equipment for surgeries
• Ensure availability of instruments and supplies needed for case; assist with opening of supplies and instruments
• Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager
• Delivery of blood products and specimens to appropriate location(s)
• Pick daily cases according to scheduled operative time and urgency
• Maintains the unit environment including cores, rooms, scrub areas and hallways
• Return instruments and unused supplies at case completion or when cases are cancelled
• Assist with transportation of patients as needed including retrieval of beds and stretchers
• Respond and assist to emergency/trauma cases, assist surgical team as directed
• Assist with post mortem care and transportation
• Precept new hires as assigned
• Demonstrate appropriate infection control and universal precautions
• Complete duties associated with team affiliation
• Maintain, test patient care of equipment. Initiate repair when indicated
• Serve on unit based committees as a representative of the Perioperative technician group
• Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures
• Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment
• May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs
• Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas
• May transport patients to and from designated locations
• May assist with admitting and discharge procedures
• May administer medications
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Lift/move patients

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant program

Junior BSN status

Two-year ADN program

Bachelor’s in BSN

Tools

Monitors and equipment handling

Medical instruments

Specialty beds

Job description

University of Michigan’s Michigan Medicine is hiring to support the operating room team and assist in patient care as part of the OR unit. Responsibilities include room setup, instrument readiness, patient prep, and transport of patients and specimens.

The role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment with varied shifts. Strong compliance with safety and patient care standards is required.