Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates the daily patient caseload in the Operating Room by transporting patients and setting up necessary surgical equipment. Maintains sterile environments and assists with patient positioning and supply stocking.
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A Brief Overview This position supports the Operating Room team at Philadelphia campus. Ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience and knowledge in/of the Operating Room setting. This is a Full-time, 40 weekly hours position including every 6th weekend call in house. Preferred OR experience at least 1 year or equivalent technical experience in a health-related field.
The Perioperative Core Technician works under the direction and supervision of a Clinical Coordinator and the Perioperative Core Tech Supervisor in performing the necessary duties that assist in the coordination and completion of the daily patient caseload in the Operating Room (OR) Complex.
What you will do Transports patients to the operating room holding area.
Reviews and analyzes daily surgical caseload to determine surgical equipment and supplies needed.
Completes OR suite turnover, as well as, transports, opens and sets-up case relevant supplies and equipment for all surgical cases.
Assists in patient positioning.
Performs related duties as needed.
Demonstrates Aseptic and Sterile Technique as defined in AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) & JCAHO Standards for all anesthesia and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and capital equipment in the OR Complex.
Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and Blood Products.
Assists with the maintenance/stocking of disposable supplies, surgical instruments, and related equipment in the OR Complex.
Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED - Required Associate's Degree Health Sciences field - Preferred Experience Qualifications At least one (1) year operating room experience or equivalent technical experience in a health-related field - Preferred Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to Unit's needs.
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Good organizational skills.
Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex.
American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred
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Requires a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in an operating room or health-related technical field. BLS certification is preferred upon hire.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, perioperative core tech positions often see steady demand because hospitals and surgical centers rely on support staff to keep operating rooms prepared and moving. These roles can be competitive when employers prefer prior OR or health-related technical experience, plus BLS certification, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, review your OR experience and certification status before submitting so you can match the preferred qualifications clearly.
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