Associate Perioperative Support Technician - Main OR Job at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, Lebanon, NH

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  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
  • Lebanon, NH

Job Description

Overview

$5,000 Signing Bonus

The Perioperative Support Technician Associate (PST-A) is a key member of the Operating Room team. In this role, you'll learn how to disinfect surgical spaces and maintain the highest standards of environmental safety and health to protect patients and staff. You'll play an important role in preventing infections and supporting safe, efficient surgical care. No experience is needed-we'll provide all the training you need to succeed!

This role offers excellent opportunities for growth within our organization for team members who demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

  1. Disinfection and Safety:
    • Learn how to disinfect and prepare operating rooms and other areas to ensure they are safe and ready for surgery.
    • Help with "terminal disinfection," a detailed process that removes any germs or contaminants, ensuring patient and staff safety.
    • Quickly disinfect and prepare rooms between surgeries following hospital standards.
  2. Helping with Equipment:
    • Learn how to disinfect, organize, and maintain the equipment used during surgeries.
    • Safely handle materials such as used linens, medical waste, and sharps, following safety guidelines.
    • Ensure all disinfection tools and equipment are safe and functional; report any issues to your supervisor.
  3. Organizing Supplies:
    • Help inventory and organize supplies needed for surgeries to support efficient and safe care.
    • Assist with restocking anesthesia and nursing carts to ensure they are always ready for use.
  4. Specialized Training:
    • Learn how to set up and care for specialized equipment like blood warmers, scopes, and monitors.
    • Perform basic tasks like inspecting and organizing emergency supply carts to ensure readiness.
    • Ensure safety items like gloves, masks, and gas tanks are available for the surgical team.
  5. Supporting the Surgical Team:
    • With supervision, learn how to assist with tasks such as positioning patients for surgery and moving them safely between beds and stretchers.
    • Support the team during surgeries by maintaining a safe, well-prepared environment.
  6. Teamwork and Growth:
    • Shadow experienced team members to learn step-by-step how to excel in this role.
    • Gain hands-on training to build your skills and confidence in supporting surgical teams.
    • Show dependability and consistency in attendance to develop into a valuable and trusted team member.
  7. Other Tasks:
    • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support patient care and ensure smooth operations in the surgical area.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or GED) strongly preferred.
  • Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and coordinate work in a high stress environment (which involves responding to emergency situations and tight schedules) required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrates reliability and strong attention to detail.
Required Licensure/Certifications
  • NH Medical Technician OR Temporary Medical Technician within 30 days of hire.
  • BLS within 30 days of hire.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Relocation package,

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