Perioperative Tech (CNA)

The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks. 

 

 

SUMMARY:  The Perioperative Technologist assists staff in patient care in the surgical setting by performing routine and delegated tasks. 

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN) 
• Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds 
• Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge. 
• Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies 
• Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing 
• Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records. 
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates 
• Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.  
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.  
• Follows universal precautions.  
• Completes incident reports per policy.  
• Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments. 
• Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings  
• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases. 
• Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures. 
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies. 
• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed. 

 

MISSION AND VALUES:  

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care. 
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations. 
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect. 
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners. 
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients. 
• Embrace change to better serve our patients. 
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare. 
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

 

• Education: 
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent  
• License/Certifications: 
  • Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 
• Experience: 
  • At least one year of CNA experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.  
  • Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas. 
  • Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records 
  • Accurate transcribing and data entry skills 
  • Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter  
  • Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.