PERI-OP TECH I

Covenant Health Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
Karns, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a PERI-OP TECH I. The Peri-op Technician role at Parkwest Medical Center supports para‑nursing and housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, and PHA, demonstrating sterile field knowledge, patient positioning, body mechanics, and assisting RN with skin preparation while maintaining environmental cleanliness and adhering to policies and quality initiatives.

Key focus areas include Demonstrates knowledge of sterile field., Illustrates proper technique for transporting and positioning patients safely., and Displays understanding of proper body mechanics..

Important skills include Sterile Field Knowledge, Patient Transport Positioning, Body Mechanics, Morgan Pelvic Position, Andrews Frame Position, and Recognize Surgical Prep Area.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sterile Field KnowledgePatient Transport PositioningBody MechanicsMorgan Pelvic PositionAndrews Frame PositionRecognize Surgical Prep AreaEnvironmental Cleanliness StandardsAssist RN Skin PreparationFollow Policies ProceduresComplete Education AssignmentsQuality Improvement ParticipationOther Related Duties

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDEntry Level

Full job description

Overview

Peri-op Technician

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Provide supportive para-nursing & housekeeping functions in the Operating Room, PACU, & PHA.

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 ability to assist RN in the skin preparation of the patient by safely holding extremities and preventing contamination of the prepped site.

  • 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 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

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Job Title PERI-OP TECH I

ID 4632459

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name SURGERY

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