Perioperative Nursing Support Tech, Tuomey OR, FT, Variable

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Provides direct patient care within scope of practice as directed by providers and licensed staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care, nasal cannula, phlebotomy, EKG's and incentive spirometry.

Performs data collection including vital signs, oxygen saturation, height, weight, temperature, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.

Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as delegated by RN.

Performs hair removal for surgical skin preparation using surgical clippers.

Performs and documents point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN.

Assists patients with activities of daily living. Assists with positioning and ambulating patient.

Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.

Assists the patient care team with transporting patients to diagnostic studies, floor assignments and discharge.

Informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients, and changes in patient status.

Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.

Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies. Returns equipment to other units as needed.

Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners.

Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required.

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.

Knows and follows department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Helps to ensure smooth operation of the perioperative department.

Participates in process improvement initiatives.

Serves as a role model and participates in educating and mentoring other members of the care team.

Practices safe, efficient use of supplies.

Attend department and organization meetings.

Completes annual and as needed compliance training.

Maintains a clean, safe, therapeutic and caring environment for patients, families, and other staff.

Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.

May perform unit secretary duties based on assigned facility or unit.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School Diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech, medical assistant, EMT, Paramedic, surgical tech, phlebotomy, military medical corpsman or nursing fundamentals course.

Experience - No experience required. Experience as nursing assistant, PCT, MA, EMT, Paramedic, Surgical Tech, Phlebotomist, Medical Corpsman or nursing student preferred. Training and experience performing EKGs preferred.

In Lieu Of

In lieu of education required above, will accept 2 years of related experience.

In lieu of school verification demonstrating completion of required coursework specified above, will accept current or former certification, licensure or registration as proof of completed training at time of hire.

Incumbents in this position prior to July 1, 2025, are grandfathered in and exempt from the Education requirements.