Perioperative Support Technician- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Per Diem

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center Operating Room at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH is seeking a Per Diem Medical Technician to support perioperative teams. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient care duties in surgical services, help prepare supplies, maintain anesthesia equipment, and uphold safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include facilitating instrument availability, cleaning and restocking equipment, and ensuring OSHA-compliant patient care environments

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a hospital operating room or Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Technician Certification from the State of New Hampshire required, unless other NH state license is held. BLS required.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques utilized in a support role in an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability and preparedness of supplies and equipment needed to support perioperative processes.
• Maintain anesthesia machine and cart by checking for all necessary equipment and supplies prior to start of case, cleaning after each case and restocking per par levels.
• Uphold an environment which consistently meets all safety, infection control and quality standards.
• Support Anesthesia and Operating Room personnel to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and support patient safety.
• Function as an integral member of the Operating Room team and contribute to maintaining a professional, respectful, and effective patient care and work environment.
• Promote continuity in surgery turnover time.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient operating room suite.
• Transport specimens, equipment, and supplies between departments and patient care areas as needed.
• Ensure a professional, respectful, and effective patient care and working environment through interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

Perioperative support

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Technician Certification (NH)

BLS certification

Tools

Anesthesia machine

Job description

Who We Are

The Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center Operating Room is one of the largest most active OR departments in the state located at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. It's designed to provide minimally invasive surgical procedures with the highest level of quality care and patient satisfaction. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can offer a wide range of services including laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, urology, and gynecology.

Who We Are

The Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center Operating Room is one of the largest most active OR departments in the state located at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. It's designed to provide minimally invasive surgical procedures with the highest level of quality care and patient satisfaction. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can offer a wide range of services including laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, urology, and gynecology.

Our teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other medical personnel are committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment. The center also offers pre-surgical testing, post-operative care, and education to ensure a smooth transition back to normal activities.

About The Job

Function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in a cooperative effort with the health care team to assist in providing a variety of patient care related duties in assigned area of surgical services.

What You'll Do

• Ensure the availability and preparedness of supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes. Gather supplies and instruments needed for patient procedures.
• Maintain anesthesia machine and cart by checking for all necessary equipment and supplies prior to start of case, cleaning after each case and restocking according to established par levels.
• Uphold an environment which consistently meets all safety, infection control and quality standards.
• Support Anesthesia and Operating Room personnel to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and support patient safety.
• Function as an integral member of the Operating Room team and contribute to maintaining a professional, respectful, and effective patient care and work environment.
• Promote continuity in surgery turnover time.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient operating room suite.
• Transport specimens, equipment, and supplies between a variety of departments and patient care areas as needed.
• Ensure a professional, respectful, and effective patient care and working environment through consistent use of appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• One year of experience in a hospital operating room or Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Technician Certification from the State of New Hampshire required, unless other current NH state license is held. BLS required.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques utilized in a support role in an operating room.

Work Schedule: Per Diem