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PERIOPERATIVE TECHNICIAN LEAD

Carilion Clinic
paid time off, 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Roanoke
1212 3rd St (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2025
Job Title: PERIOPERATIVE TECHNICIAN LEAD Description Employment Status:Full time Shift:Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America) Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center. Requisition Number:R156026 PERIOPERATIVE TECHNICIAN LEAD (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare::Supports Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities.Decontaminates and distributes instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care. Prepares case carts for Operating Room. Participates in the delivery of individualized perioperative nursing care under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse. Organizes and prepares equipment and supplies for patient care. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to assure quality patient care.Provides leadership to staff and assumes responsibilities delegated by manager. Assists with processess related to achieving organization-wide goals.Facilitates effective, open, two-way communication and resolution of worksite operational issues that support service line goals, objectives, benchmarks and targets.Leades, delegates and participates in providing quality service through a team oriented approach to patient care with the perioperative tech I and II.Participates in and coordinates the team of perioperative technicians in the delivery of care to patients under the guidance of the licensed surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNA's or registered nurses.Colloborates with other members of the healthcare team to assure quality patient care.Demonstrates time management in the coordination of department activities and possesses effective written and verbal communication skills. Performs significant job responsibilities:Serves as a role model, developmental coach and leader as well as being an effective communicator, problem solver and decision-maker.Assists manager in assuring staff competence. Participates in peer reviews and provides feedback to leadership for performance appraisals. Plans and assists in the orientation of new employees and continuing education. Holds team accountable for maintaining the highest performance standards.Assists manager with process improvement initiatives and performs quality control checks. Supports change initiatives and translates daily work to support department specific objectives and priorities.Uses financial concepts for decision making and supports work plans with measurable outcomes. Continually assesses resources and works toward defined goals.Has responsibility of maintaining the schedule for 24x7 operations: leading, delegating and promoting case readiness for facilitation of the daily schedule. Assist with case preparation to facilitate daily schedule.Able to perform all perioperative tech I and II positions.Assists OR manager in the completion of required daily rounding, and assures compliance of regulatory requirements are met and documentation is complete.Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.Verify appropriate sterilization cycle to ensure all parameters have been met. Check indicators, sterile wraps for integrity, and if Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS), verify sterilization parameters are met.Identify instrument procedure trays according to the prescribed manner (Censitrac & Doctor Preference Cards). Open package and handle all items following procedure. Mark items with identifying data and distributes or store in designated area. Notify appropriate CTL or Manager when unable to replace parts or with equipment deficiencies in the work area.Dispense products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies. Assign priority to emergency requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended. Open and un-wrap materials, instruments and supplies according to established aseptic technique.Assists with Point of Use (POU) care of instruments. Tags damaged instruments for repair.Assists with turnover of Operating rooms including, turnover of instrument pans, opening of supplies, assisting the surgical team with appropriately delegated tasks to efficiently and effectively take care of patients.Apply aseptic techniques in daily work assignments and maintains sterile field.Cleans and/or safely operates selected equipment within the department.Effectively functions in crisis situations with appropriate actions based on sound judgement and submit appropriate communications.Prepares case carts for surgical procedures.Assist in orientation of new employees to each work assignment areas and total department operations as needed and/or assigned. Performs patient care activities to include:A. Reviews schedules and prepares equipment and room for each assigned case. Understands Doctor Preference Cards (DPC's) only opening essential supplies and equipment for the case vs. PRN (as needed) supplies and equipment.B. Organizes supplies and equipment for patient care. C. Transports and checks for proper functioning of equipment.D. Provides assistance to Physicians, RN's and Physician Assistants in the delivery of care to patients. E. Transports patients and assists with moving and positioning of patients. F. Performs general cleaning and decontamination of supply carts, supplies, equipment and machines according to policy and procedure. G. Refers to Biomedical engineering and notifying charge nurse for repairs or maintenance of equipment. H. Uses technical skills to assist physicians. I. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.Plans and participates in special projects as assigned.Assists in problem solving when needed in all related areas. Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees. Champion Carilion's mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company. What We Require: Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR Recruiter Email: rminor@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training Please see job description PI279387905 Job distributed by JobTarget.