Perioperative Core Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, provides basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse. Assists room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and flash sterilization. Employee will prepare for next day's surgical cases by utilizing preference cards to pick inner core supplies and add to appropriate case cart to enhance efficiency on the day of surgery. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with the lead for each service to update preference cards in the intraoperative documentation system and streamlining the process for picking supplies for surgical cases. In collaboration with supply chain, this individual will be responsible for reviewing supplies by service regularly and making recommendations for supplies to be eliminated and/or added to inventory through the surgical value analysis committee. The perioperative core technician will assist the nursing and sterile processing leadership in securing special products and/or loaner trays. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and flash sterilization.
• Employee will prepare for next day's surgical cases by utilizing preference cards to pick inner core supplies and add to appropriate case cart to enhance efficiency on the day of surgery.
• This individual will be responsible for collaborating with the lead for each service to update preference cards and streamline the process for picking supplies for surgical cases.
• In collaboration with supply chain, this individual will be responsible for reviewing supplies by service regularly and making recommendations for supplies to be eliminated and/or added to inventory through the surgical value analysis committee.
• Advocates the mission, philosophy and core values of the service line ensuring consistency with the hospital's mission statement.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Performs other similar job related duties as required or directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Clinical Nursing Director of the Operating Room.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Interpersonal skills required interacting effectively with staff, patients, physicians, vendors and other departments within the hospital.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE:

• Operating Room and/or Sterile processing experience preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

• Ability to work within the semi-restricted and restricted environment of the Operating Room and other Perioperative support areas.

• Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, extreme noise levels, radiation, lasers, drastic fluctuations in ambient temperature, etc.

• Ability to remain in a standing position for long periods of time.

• Requires frequent lifting and positioning of patients, materials, equipment, power tools, instruments, etc.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

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