Perioperative Technician

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in New Britain, CT is seeking an OR support technician to help prepare operating rooms, assemble and transport equipment, and ensure sterile conditions for procedures. The role requires attention to safety and procedure, with responsibilities spanning patient transfers and room turnover.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and, ideally, CNA certification or at least two years of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification or 2 years direct patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ORs for scheduled and unscheduled procedures, as needed.
• Assembles and provides necessary equipment for each procedure.
• Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials and sharps containers.
• Transfers patients as required and assists with positioning.
• Turns and positions patients during procedures and transports specimens to the lab.
• Returns equipment from other care areas and restocks rooms.
• Cleans and disinfects OR rooms and maintains storage areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma (equivalent)

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: 8 hour shift; fluctuating hours starting 8:00am ending 7:30pm. Rotational weekend shifts 7:00a-3:30pm. Holiday rotation.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Description

• Prepares OR's for scheduled and unscheduled procedures as needed.
• Assembles and provides necessary equipment for each procedure.
• Safely handles/disposes of hazardous materials and sharps containers.
• Transfers patients safely as required
• Turning and positioning patients during surgical procedures.
• Transports and protects patients- specimens to laboratory.
• Retrieves needed equipment from other patient care areas.
• Participates in room set-up for cases
• Cleans/disinfects OR rooms.
• Participates in room set-up between cases
• Handles/protects patients- belongings according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Restocks shelves with supplies from Central Stores or SPD.
• Maintains OR equipment storage room

Restocks patient supplies and cleaning supplies as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:

• High school diploma (equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or two (2) years experience in a direct patient care/nursing support role

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.