Perioperative Technician-Gastroenterology

Overview: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, via 5 8-hour shifts, with hours varying between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Must have flexibility to work additional hours to cover late OR cases as necessary/as scheduled. No weekends, holidays or call. Non-exempt, Benefits Eligible. Pay starts at $20.40 + based on experience. Job Description Summary Performs a variety of technical and supportive tasks to assist daily clinical operations. Performs routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies. Essential Functions Prepares operating rooms for surgery by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces. Assists surgical team with use of instruments and supplies. Maintains inventory of surgical supplies and equipment. Assists clinical staff with transferring and positioning patients as needed. Education Requirement High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Licensure Requirement (not specified) Certifications BLS Certification, preferred. Skills Basic understanding of mechanical equipment. Self-starter who requires little or no supervision. Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations. Effective multitasking, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment. Working knowledge of supply chain or materials management. Working knowledge of surgical and anesthesia procedures. Experience Previous health care experience, preferred. Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Machinery CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc