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Parkview Health
Perioperative Suppt Technician
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$45,989 / year median in Indiana
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Perioperative Suppt Technician Parkview Health - 3.7 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Desktop applications Computer skills Full Job Description Summary Under the direction of the department Clinical Manager, the Perioperative Support Technician is a vital clinical team member who supports perioperative services outside of the operating room. Understands perioperative workflows, equipment functioning and management, supply inventory and stocking, and sterile technique. Removes patient casts, screens patient for fall risk, performs radiology screening and surgical support functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member. Anticipates, plans for, and responds to the needs of the patient, surgeon, NP/PA, anesthesia, Radiology associate, and other team members. Recognizes and handles biohazard materials correctly. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians. In addition, performs specific SAU and PreAdmission Testing responsibilities of EKG testing and phlebotomy. Education Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent GED. Licensure/Certification Must have CPR certification. Experience At least one year experience in health care setting preferred. Other Qualifications Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity perioperative environment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting; push 200 pounds.