Carilion Clinic · 3 weeks ago
PERIOPERATIVE TECHNICIAN II
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCarilion Clinic is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Perioperative Technician II to support surgical teams by preparing and maintaining instruments and supplies for patient care. The role includes decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing equipment, as well as assisting in the delivery of individualized perioperative nursing care.
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Responsibilities
Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment
Verify appropriate sterilization cycle to ensure all parameters have been met. Check indicators, sterile wraps for integrity, and if Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS), verify sterilization parameters are met
Identify instrument procedure trays according to the prescribed manner (Censitrac & Doctor Preference Cards). Open package and handle all items following procedure. Mark items with identifying data and distributes or store in designated area. Notify appropriate CTL or Manager when unable to replace parts or with equipment deficiencies in the work area
Dispense products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies. Assign priority to emergency requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended. Open and un-wrap materials, instruments and supplies according to established aseptic technique
Assists with Point of Use (POU) care of instruments. Tags damaged instruments for repair
Assists with turnover of Operating rooms including, turnover of instrument pans, opening of supplies, assisting the surgical team with appropriately delegated tasks to efficiently and effectively take care of patients
Apply aseptic techniques in daily work assignments and maintains sterile field
Cleans and/or safely operates selected equipment within the department
Effectively functions in crisis situations with appropriate actions based on sound judgement and submit appropriate communications
Prepares case carts for surgical procedures
Assist in orientation of new employees to each work assignment areas and total department operations as needed and/or assigned
Performs patient care activities to include:
A. Reviews schedules and prepares equipment and room for each assigned case. Understands Doctor Preference Cards (DPC's) only opening essential supplies and equipment for the case vs. PRN (as needed) supplies and equipment
B. Organizes supplies and equipment for patient care
C. Transports and checks for proper functioning of equipment
D. Provides assistance to Physicians, RN’s and Physician Assistants in the delivery of care to patients
E. Transports patients and assists with moving and positioning of patients
F. Performs general cleaning and decontamination of supply carts, supplies, equipment and machines according to policy and procedure
G. Refers to Biomedical engineering and notifying charge nurse for repairs or maintenance of equipment
H. Uses technical skills to assist physicians
I. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served
Plans and participates in special projects as assigned
Assists in problem solving when needed in all related areas
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development
May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet Clinic Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles
Communicates with other members of the health care team
Work requires prolonged periods of walking, bending, standing, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Works in the presence of hazardous materials and highly technical equipment. Has continuous exposure to body fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant odors, and hazardous chemicals
Maintains confidentiality
Reports abnormal and critical information to the Lead Perioperative Technician, CTL or Manager
Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of accepting high-pressure assignments, and all duties relative to the department. Requires continuous attention to detail in all work assignments
Assists in the training of O.R. nurses and related staff, as well as serve as a resource for other hospital departments. Willingness to accept new ideas and advance with the progression of ORS technology
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Patient Care Tech, CSS or Medical experience required
AHA BLS-HCP required
Requires basic interpersonal skills
Satisfactory completion of orientation
Must be able to fulfill fundamental components/essential elements of position
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training
Company
Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a health care organization based in Virginia with more than 650 physicians in 70 specialties.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (17)
2024 (19)
2023 (13)
2022 (13)
2021 (15)
2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
CDA FoundationVirginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnitedHealthcare
2025-04-04Grant
2023-04-18Grant· $0.07M
2022-08-10Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Steve Arner
President / CEO, Carilion Medical Center
Don Halliwill
Chief Financial Officer
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