Perioperative Tech Lead

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay on Day One

Full benefits package

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Lead Perioperative Technician to oversee anesthesia delivery equipment and coordinate a team of Perioperative Technicians. The role collaborates with anesthesiologists, CRNAs and nursing staff to optimize patient care and ensure devices are properly calibrated and maintained.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BCLS certification, and at least one year of perioperative tech experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
• One year of experience in the Perioperative Technician role.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Technical proficiency with anesthesia equipment and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating: Leading a team of Perioperative Technicians, providing training and guidance.
• Equipment Management: Ensuring all anesthesia machines and monitoring devices are calibrated, maintained and safe for use.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing protocols to adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Working closely with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow in the operating room.
• Problem solving: Addressing any technical issues that arise during procedures and providing immediate solutions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Hours | Schedule: 40 Hours per week Days Shift Highlights and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

A lead Perioperative Tech is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of anesthesia delivery and equipment in a healthcare setting. This role involves coordinating Perioperative Technicians, ensuring that all equipment is maintained and functioning properly and collaborating with anesthesiologists, CRNA’s and nursing staff to optimize patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating: Leading a team of Perioperative Technicians, providing training and guidance. Demonstrates professional and positive interactions.
• Equipment Management: Ensuring all anesthesia machines and monitoring devices are calibrated, maintained and safe for use.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing protocols to adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the anesthesiologists and surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow in the operating room. Ability to coordinate with other departments for placement of anesthesia services. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes.
• Problem solving: Addressing any technical issues that arise during procedures. Ability to troubleshoot problems and providing immediate solutions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
• One year of experience in the Perioperative Technician role.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum

This role requires a strong technical background in anesthesia equipment, surgical procedures, sterile technique and principles of aseptic technique, medical terminology, and commitment to patient safety. Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and excellent customer services skills.

Physical/Mental Minimum

• Frequent standing, walking.
• Occasional bending stooping, twisting.
• Ability to hear speech, speak, use near-far vision and fine motor skills.
• Ability to perform continuously detailed tasks with frequent interruptions and work prioritization.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.