Perioperative Services Technician

Perioperative Services Tech

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Work Location: Decatur, GA

Job Description

Job Summary: The Perioperative Services Tech supports the surgical team by performing a variety of duties related to patient care, environmental maintenance, and supply handling in the operating room and perioperative areas. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, this position plays a key role in preparing the surgical environment and ensuring safe, efficient care for patients undergoing procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assists with patient care and observation duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, or Surgical Technologist
2. May assist with set up of operating rooms for surgical procedures
3. Opens sterile supplies and instruments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist, ensuring proper aseptic technique is followed
4. Stocks, sets up, and maintains specialty carts and equipment needed for surgical procedures
5. Maintains supplies, equipment, and instruments in a clean and aseptic condition
6. Performs routine cleaning, disinfection, and trash removal in the perioperative environment
7. May assist with transporting patients safely to and from the operating area
8. Replenishes stock of supplies, medications (as permitted), and linens before, during, and after procedures
9. Provides excellent customer service by greeting and assisting patients, family members, and healthcare team members
10. Complies with hospital policies and safety standards, including infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
11. Performs other duties as assigned to support perioperative services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience - Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental factors include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.