Perioperative Tech (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks.

SUMMARY: The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN)
• Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds
• Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge.
• Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies
• Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing
• Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates
• Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.  
• Follows universal precautions.
• Completes incident reports per policy.
• Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments.
• Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings
• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
• Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Education:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
• License/Certifications:
  • Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience:
  • At least one year of CNA experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.
  • Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas.
  • Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records
  • Accurate transcribing and data entry skills
  • Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter
  • Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.