PERI-OP TECH II Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Overview Perioperative Technician , Post Anesthesia Care Full Time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Provides supportive para-nursing functions in the Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Patient Holding Area.

Recruiter :

Jason Shubert || jshuber1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5393 Responsibilities + Demonstrates knowledge of sterile field. + Illustrates proper technique for transporting and positioning patients safely. + Displays understanding of proper body mechanics. + Demonstrate special or bed positions such as Morgan Pelvic, Andrews Frame, etc. + Recognize the area of surgical prep (clean or sterile). + Assists in cleaning of rooms to include removing all trash, linen and mopping of rooms, suctions liners following isolizer. + Maintains, cleans and stocks scrub areas to include sterilizer. + Assist in daily and weekly cleaning of or to include autoclaves and solution cabinets. + Demonstrates proper technique for surgical skins preps. + Demonstrates proper technique for urinary catheterization. + Demonstrates proper technique for surgical hand scrub. + Demonstrates proper procedure for gowning and gloving. + Assists with creation and maintenance of sterile field. + Acts as third scrub under direction of a surgical technologist, RN, or physician. + Orders supplies and maintains par levels as directed. + Assists with formation of nursing assistant time schedule. + Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, BP and intake-output measurements. + Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures. + Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; ambulating patient; pre-operative supportive care; and application/removal of abdominal binder and anti-ambolism stockings. + Assist patient with handling and care of clothing and other personal property through out their hospital stay. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of health care related experience required.

Licensure Requirement:

None RN License Apply/Share Job Title

PERI-OP TECH II ID 4239498

Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name

POST ANESTHESIA

CARE