University of Mississippi Medical Center · 5 hours ago
Periop Tech - Wiser OR
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Periop Tech for their Wiser OR department. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative area under the guidance of a registered nurse, assisting with room turnovers, and maintaining supplies and equipment.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Demonstrates effective communication skills across departments. Performs unit secretary duties, including telephone duties, appropriate message taking, and related tasks
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of Perioperative practice (aseptic technique, infection control, traffic patterns, patient safety) in order to assist the RN in the care of the patient (lifting, turning and repositioning the patient, utilizing proper body mechanics and equipment)
Understands the importance of National Patient Safety Goals (specifically related to patient identification) when escorting or transporting patients and equipment to various hospital locations, as required
Routinely handles highly-technical service-specific equipment (microscopes, lasers, video equipment) with an understanding of operational function, safety, cleaning, maintenance. Assembles, cleans and prepares and/or moves equipment as directed
Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate specimen handling, including, but not limited to packaging, preservatives, tracking and regulatory compliance. Delivers specimens, cultures and/or labs to appropriate locations within acceptable time frames as directed
Acts as a liaison with hospital Biomedical Department
Assist in room turnover (cleaning and hazardous material disposal)
Assist with the restocking, cleaning and maintaining supplies in the pre and post-operative areas
Assists the RN in the care of the patient (obtaining vital signs, EKG’s, Urine Pregnancy Test, Accu-checks and other duties as assigned)
Monitor and maintain the oxygen cylinders to ensure the Pre and Post-operative areas have appropriate supply needed for patient care
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Preferred
One (1) year experience in a healthcare related occupation preferred
Completion of first semester of RN/LPN program preferred
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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