Perioperative Care Technician at Texas Childrens Hospital
Austin, Texas, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jul, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Fit Testing, Ged

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

We’re looking for a Perioperative Care Technician , someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you will assist the perioperative team in acquiring, preparing, and applying supplies, instrumentation, and equipment necessary to performing perioperative procedures.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

  • knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, sterilization principles and methods, JCAHO standards, OSHA standards
  • knowledge of surgical equipment, environmental cleaning
  • knowledge of surgical supplies and instrumentation.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Required H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Preferred 1 year Healthcare experience
    As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Responsibilities
  • Ensures the availability of age-appropriate surgical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
  • Obtains daily room assignment after report. Informs surgical team that he/she will be the assigned PCT after assignments are made. Periodically checks with the circulating nurse during the procedure for any needs.
  • Retrieves recovery room cribs/beds outside the OR room for each patient prior to the patient transport to the monitored unit and assists with transport.
  • Delivers sterile and unsterile instrumentation/equipment, linen, and supply setups as designated by the surgical procedure.
  • Anticipates equipment/instrument/supply needs based on the patient age and procedure; retrieves items and safely sets up equipment during room setup as assigned by the circulating nurse.
  • Demonstrates aseptic and sterile technique for all supplies, instrumentation, and equipment according to AORN Standards of Practice and OSHA guidelines.
  • Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment and supplies.
  • Completes other departmental surgical service duties as assigned by the Manager/Service Coordinator.
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