Perioperative Tech: OR Support & Patient Care

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Decatur, GA is seeking a Perioperative Services Tech to support the surgical team by handling patient care, environmental maintenance, and supply handling in the operating room and perioperative areas.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, you will prepare the surgical environment, assist with room setup, maintain sterile supplies, and ensure aseptic technique is followed.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred but not required.
• Follows aseptic techniques and PPE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and observation duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, or Surgical Technologist.
• May assist with set up of operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and instruments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, ensuring proper aseptic technique is followed.
• Stocks, sets up, and maintains specialty carts and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and instruments in a clean and aseptic condition.
• Performs routine cleaning, disinfection, and trash removal in the perioperative environment.
• May assist with transporting patients safely to and from the operating area.
• Replenishes stock of supplies, medications (as permitted), and linens before, during, and after procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service by greeting and assisting patients, family members, and healthcare team members.
• Complies with hospital policies and safety standards, including infection control and PPE guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support perioperative services

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Decatur, GA is seeking a Perioperative Services Tech to support the surgical team by handling patient care, environmental maintenance, and supply handling in the operating room and perioperative areas.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, you will prepare the surgical environment, assist with room setup, maintain sterile supplies, and ensure aseptic technique is followed.