PERI-OP TECH I

OverviewPerioperative Technician, GI Lab Endoscopy Full Time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift Parkwest Overview: Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. GI Lab Endoscopy: The GI Lab is a fast paced environment consisting of four Endoscopy Suites and one Bronchoscopy Suite. Procedures performed include (but not limited to): colonoscopies, egd, ercp, manometry, pill cam studies, BRAVO studies, bronchoscopy, EBUS and navigation. We service both outpatient and inpatients. Our team consists of primarily RNs with a minimum of 3 or more years nursing experience. BLS and ACLS required. Our team also includes scope techs and a certified Endo Tech. Nursing responsibilities rotate within the department include pre op, intra procedure, post op and occasional scope room. Our department operates Monday - Friday with after hour, weekend and holiday call coverage. Call requirement for RNs run approximately every 6thweekend (Friday evening to Monday morning). Approximately one night of a call per week and holiday rotation. Position Summary: Provide supportive para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, & PHA. Recruiter: Angelica Adams aadams16@covhlth.com 865-374-5405 Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of sterile field.

Illustrates proper technique for transporting and positioning patients safely.

Displays understanding of proper body mechanics.

Demonstrates special positions and/or bed positions such as Morgan Pelvic, Andrews Frame, etc.

Recognize the area of surgical prep (clean or sterile).

Responsible for maintaining environmental cleanliness standards of the operating rooms and ancillary areas.

Demonstrates proper technique for surgical skins preps.

Demonstrates proper technique for urinary catheterization.

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

QualificationsMinimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: Entry level. Licensure Requirement: None RN License Apply/ShareJob Title PERI-OP TECH I ID 4150553 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name GI LAB - ENDOSCOPY