Periop Support Technician- (Monday-Thursday 1-11)

We are recruiting for a motivated Periop Support Technician- (Monday-Thursday 1-11) to join our team!

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Department

Operating Room

The Denver Health Inpatient Operating Room is an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit that provides 24 / 7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs. Serving the community of Denver, the State of Colorado, and surrounding states, the unit supports a full spectrum of surgical services through continuous staffing, which minimizes the need for call while maintaining exceptional patient care.

Staffed by a highly experienced and skilled clinical team, the Inpatient OR specializes in a wide range of surgery services, including :

• General surgery
• Trauma
• Spine and Neurosurgery
• Bariatric
• Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
• Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU / GYN)
• Plastics and Hand
• Gender affirmation
• Pediatrics
• Oral maxillofacial and Dental
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Oncology
• Vascular surgery

The unit also houses a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room, allowing for advanced image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures.

Additionally, the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center-located within the inpatient OR-is the only MBSAQIP-certified (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16-20) and adults (ages 21-65).

The nurse-to-patient ratio in the Inpatient OR is 1 : 1, ensuring highly personalized surgical care.

Job Summary

Perform routine and specialized functions relating to technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, functions as member of the Perioperative Services team.

Transport patients to and from the operating room, ensuring their comfort and safety while maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.

Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks within the operating room and surrounding areas to maintain a sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols.

Manage the inventory of surgical supplies and equipment, including stocking and organizing to ensure availability and readiness for procedures.

Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, ensuring that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized according to established guidelines.

Assist in proper disposition of surgical specimens and hazardous materials, following strict protocols to ensure safety and compliance.

Participate in emergency response situations within the operating room, providing critical support under the direction of medical staff to ensure patient safety and care.

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Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$20.00 - $26.19 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.