Perioperative Support II in Kingston, New York at Westchester Medical Center

To function as an essential member of the surgical team focused on OR suite preparation, instrument processing and patient transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the transportation of patients and with meeting the needs of patients awaiting surgery.
• Assists with housekeeping duties (dusting & reorganizing) all supply areas and closets.
• Maintains linen supply in department.
• Obtains supplies requested by surgical team before and during surgery.
• Operates autoclaves and sterrad machines.
• Run diagnostics and autoclave biological indicators.
• Assists with operating room preparation prior to surgery. Damp dust all furniture.
• Assists with positioning and moving patients under the direction of RN. Supports extremitites during skin prep.
• Responsible for the proper handling and cleaning of all instruments.
• Knowledgeable about specialty instruments in regards to decontamination, sterilization and reprocessing.
• Maintains instrument sets with proper functioning instruments and initiates repairs when needed.
• Assists with breaking down setups after operations and preparing O.R. suite for next case.
• Assists with restocking room closets and supply areas.
• Prepares supplies and equipment according to surgeons preference lists for next day’s cases.
• Performs errands as needed to other departments.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed for instrument processing.
• Prepares instruments for transport to CS for processing
• Maintains instrument storage areas to include specialty carts.
• Cleans and defrosts refrigerators in staff lounge weekly.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• Prior OR experience preferred

EDUCATION

• H.S. Diploma

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• On the job

OTHER

• BLS Certification