Job Description

The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks.

The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN)
• Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds
• Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge.
• Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies
• Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing
• Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates
• Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.  
• Follows universal precautions.
• Completes incident reports per policy.
• Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments.
• Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings
• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
• Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Education:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
• License/Certifications:
  • Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience:
  • At least one year of CNA experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.
  • Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas.
  • Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records
  • Accurate transcribing and data entry skills
  • Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter
  • Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.