Senior Perioperative Support Technician - Center for Surgical Innovation - Dartmouth Health : Job Details

37638295*Overview*Performs assigned patient care, as well as a variety of environmental and material management functions including the operation of cell saver and/or laser equipment which support patient care activities in the intraoperative period.*Responsibilities*• Obtains case carts, supplies, and equipment needed for safe and efficient patient care. Checks emergency carts daily. • Maintains anesthesia specialty carts and specialized MRI safe surgical equipment • Cleans, maintains, and sets up anesthesia equipment, including transducer set-ups, blood warmers, and airways scopes. • Executes environmental cleaning processes for all Perioperative areas including procedural and non-procedural spaces, restricted and semi-restricted spaces and all equipment contained therein. • Prepares special infusion devices • Maintains non-controlled medications for both anesthesia and intraoperative use. • Cleans and maintains equipment needed for specialty procedures. • Prepares Operating Room (OR) table for various specialty procedures. • Maintains nursing specialty carts, nursing sets, all OR and anesthesia supply areas, and suture carts. • Performs daily calibrations on anesthesia laboratory equipment. • Sets-up and calibrates disposable blood pressure monitoring equipment. • Ensures availability of gas tanks and regulators for safe transfer of patients. Maintains supply of personal protective equipment. • Ensures proper handling of sharps containers, soiled linen, recycling, and trash. • Stocks and maintains assigned carts. • Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Anesthesia provider, positions patients for the administration of regional anesthesia and/or surgical procedures, participates in the transfer of patients to stretchers, beds, and/or operating room tables, and performs point of care laboratory testing. • Performs other duties as required or assigned.*Qualifications*• High school diploma with 1 year of experience as a fully competent Perioperative Support Tech required. • 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 required.*Required Licensure/Certifications*• BLS Certification within four (4) weeks of hire date • Credentialing as a Cell Saver operator and/or Laser operator required • Currently Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Registration for Medical Technicians* *Area of Interest:* Allied Health;* *FTE/Hours per pay period:* 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;* *Shift:* Rotating;* *Job ID:* 26222;Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.[]( []( []( []( [](There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of [Dartmouth Health]( the premiere health system in New England.First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you'll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day. Career development Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You'll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.You'll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You'll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else. Benefits and wellness We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of Core Benefits that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as Benefit Choices that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs. Our locations New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.