Perioperative Technician (Per Diem)

Perioperative Technician (Per Diem) The Hospital of Central Connecticut - 3.6 New Britain, CT Job Details Per diem 1 day ago Qualifications Direct patient care Hazmat High school diploma or GED Disinfection procedures Cleaning Perioperative care Stocking Sharps disposal CNA 2 years Patient transport Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Location Detail:

100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) 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:

Perioperative Technician provides clinical support services to patients by maintaining assigned patient care areas in a clean, safe, therapeutic and customer-oriented manner. Performs duties and responsibilities under the direct operational supervision of a Registered Nurse, Perioperative Supervisor and Clinical Manager of Perioperative Services. 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.