Periop Tech

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, US
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Aseptic technique
Infection control
Patient safety
** The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Periop Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative area. The role involves assisting nurses with patient preparation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. **

Job Summary

  • To provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative area under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse and in accordance with UMMC policy and nursing practice laws and regulations.
  • To assist with room turnovers, receptionist responsibilities, transporting of patients, stocking, cleaning and maintaining supplies, equipment care, patient positioning and patient prep.
  • Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention safety considerations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Periop Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative area. The role involves assisting nurses with patient preparation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aseptic technique
  • Infection control
  • Patient safety
  • Handling service-specific equipment
  • Specimen handling
  • Room turnover

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication skills
  • Liaison with Biomedical Department

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • One year healthcare related experience
  • Completion of first semester of RN/LPN program
  • Six months Perioperative Tech I experience
  • Completion of certificate program

Work Rights

Not specified

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