Trinity Health · 4 hours ago
Perioperative Instrument Tech - FT/Evening - Trinity Health Oakland
Pontiac, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTrinity Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Perioperative Instrument Tech to support surgical teams in providing patient care within Perioperative Services. The role involves assisting with surgical cases, managing supplies and equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized operating environment.
DeliveryHealth Care
Responsibilities
Assists operating room staff in facilitating surgical cases, using computerized preference cards as resources (referencing various types of cases and surgeons)
Assembles supplies for surgical cases using protocols for handling and storing sterile supplies
Assists nursing personnel on the sterile set-up of an operative room for specific procedures and surgeons
Obtains, cleans and sets up equipment needed for surgery. Includes cleaning and assembling complicated equipment such as carousel suctions, stirrups, OR beds and bed attachments
Delivers specimens to the appropriate Pathology/Laboratory area
Performs careful cleaning and flash autoclaving of specialty instruments between cases
Cleans and returns equipment and/or supplies to proper storage areas/CSR/other departments
Assists in operation by holding retractors or retracting to provide sufficient exposure using good sterile technique
Prepares and transports patients safely while maintaining modesty
According to established policy and procedure, performs between case cleaning within the OR Suite, maintaining a neat and organized physical environment
Under the directions of the OR nurse, assists with transfer, lifting and/or positioning of patients, utilizing correct body mechanics for an anesthetized patient. Assists in patient preparation by holding patient's limbs during prep
Cleans, stocks and maintains specialty carts and equipment. Checks and stocks linen and solutions. Monitors and maintains gas tank inventory. Maintains supplies and materials in a cost effective manner under direction of the service coordinators
Maintains surgical transport carts
Routinely inventories carts for appropriate equipment
Completes work order as appropriate
Maintains confidentiality of patient records/information. Attends in-service education program as necessary
Performs additional supportive duties as directed by the Supervisor, Board Coordinator or designated RN
Performs scheduled and random inventory and restocks items when supply levels reach low levels in the OR suites. Daily room checks, to put away sterile supplies
Fill out repair forms on equipment and take it to the OR Materials Coordinator. Return repaired equipment and notify coordinator of all repairs sent out and returned
Handles and stores sterile supplies properly to protect the integrity of the package and maintain its sterility
Maintain a neat, clean work environment and utilize good storage and distribution techniques (i.e., replace preference cards, prompt return of equipment from OR suites and halls to proper storage location, proper care of lead aprons)
Processes all necessary paperwork/documentation accurately and timely
Collaborates with other personnel within the Hospital and outside the Hospital to provide services that will assure efficient operations are maintained in department (i.e., Buildings & Grounds, BioSentry, etc)
Communicates all pertinent information related to department supplies and equipment promptly and thoroughly to appropriate personnel. Makes recommendations regarding inventory adjustments and operational changes that may improve department efficiency and economy of inventory
Monitor OR Board frequently to identify transportation, bed requirements, supplies, equipment and case cart needs for each case. Collaborates with other personnel within the Hospital and outside the Hospital to provide services that will assure efficient operations are maintained in department (i.e., Buildings & Grounds, BioSentry, etc). When assigned to Service Line Coordinator will be assisting with patient positioning, scrubbing into cases to retract, setup of service line specific equipment (Hana tables, Davinci robot etc.) as well as the preparation of case carts for the current and following days’ surgical procedures. Communicates all pertinent information related to department supplies and equipment promptly and thoroughly to appropriate personnel. Makes recommendations regarding inventory adjustments and operational changes that may improve department efficiency and economy of inventory. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Associates degree in health care related field or comparable working experience in operating room environment
Successful completion of BCLS certification
Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and standard precautions
Ability to comprehend factual materials presented in orientation classes and during on the job training in order to gain knowledge of aseptic techniques and universal precautions specific to the operating room
Successfully meets the outcome measures of a skill training program that includes passing a cognitive examination for the core role, with subsequent unit specific training as needed
Interpersonal skills conducive to participating on a self-directed work team
Ability to understand and utilize organizational structures and channels of communication and policies
Ability to communicate with various levels of hospital personnel
New hire employees are required to successfully complete a 180 day probationary period
Probationary employees may be terminated at any time by the hospital
Regular employees transferring into this position are required to successfully complete a 90 day trial period during which either the Hospital or the employee may initiate removal of the employee from the job following the provisions of the agreement
Organizational and analytical skills necessary in order to understand/implement OR Board and OR room requirements and resolve problems
Must be able to prioritize effectively, handle tasks/assignments concurrently and accurately with numerous interruptions and manage time
Ability to stand, bend, push, pull and/or lift and carry heavy materials weighting up to 50 pounds in accordance with established body mechanics/safety procedures
Excellent customer service oriented skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of internal and external customers and community groups
Preferred
Previous work experience with operating room instruments or in an operating room environment is preferred
Basic telephone and computer skills highly recommended
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Recent News
2026-01-16
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