Perioperative Services Technician - Operating Room chez Glens Falls Hospital

The Impact You Can Make 
Team Impact

The Perioperative Services Resource Technician assumes responsibility for preparation and reprocessing of procedural equipment and supplies for direct patient care services and is also cross trained to the operating room to perform as a patient care technician. This role will utilize in-depth knowledge of infection control practices, equipment function, testing, and maintenance, and is accountable for monitoring activities to ensure safe and effective service support. This position provides rapid response to customer (nurse/physician/patient/family) needs and requests. This position works in collaboration with the Central Sterile Processing Manager and Nurse Manager, Operating Room.  This position reports directly to the Nurse Manager, Operating Room. 

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact
Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities

• Flexes to perform patient care technician duties in the Operating Room including room stocking, turnover, cleaning, patient transport. 
• Independently performs all required and necessary cleaning and high-level disinfection of all endoscopic equipment and accessories
• Maintains competencies in extensive infection control knowledge regarding high-level disinfection and sterility
• Proactively maintains complex equipment with precise functional checks and adjustments

Education/Accredited Programs

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
   

Skills/Abilities

• Assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population served through self-development and participation in unit and departmental inservices on a regular basis, including age-specific competencies on the Learning Network.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology preferred. Willingness to become proficient in infection control practices in the Endoscopy setting is required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates customer service skills consistent with GFH values and mission.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Basic math skills with ability to compute figures.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
 

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.25 to $27.37per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
 

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.