*Hiring Operating Room Technician I (entry level or experienced)*

Department: Operating Room

About the role

Assists perioperative nurses and anesthesia care providers with patient care and performs delegated patient care procedures in Surgical Services. Checks and restocks supplies; moves medical equipment; may prepare equipment for use; and cleans and returns equipment to correct storage locations after use. Performs between-case/end-of-case cleaning in the procedure rooms; performs anesthesia turnovers between patients and at end of schedule; and assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and turn over procedure rooms, including removing trash and soiled items, wiping down all equipment and supplies, and preparing the room for the next procedure.
• Move and set up equipment needed for each case.
• Stock and set up gas machines and anesthesia areas.
• Assist with patient transfer and positioning upon arrival in the room.
• Scrub in (wear sterile gown and gloves) to help prep patients for surgery, such as holding a broken leg while the RN and CST prep it.
• Assist with patient pick-up and transport, including trauma patients from ECC and open-heart patients to CVICU.
• Use and assist with specialized equipment during procedures (e.g., Hana Table for hip replacements).
• Run specimens to the lab/pathology and pick up units of blood and platelets as needed.
• Perform anesthesia turnovers between patients and at the end of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (employees hired prior to 1/1/01 were grandfathered into this position).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience.
• Certification in a related healthcare field.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written/verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Required License and Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR.

Pay

Hourly rate is determined by years of experience and internal equity. Minimum starting rate: $17.35. Maximum salary range: $24.20.

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm (14:30–23:00). Training is required on 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, 07:00–15:30) for 10–12 weeks.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (earned from day one).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discounted medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefit plans for full- and part-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) – pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b.
• Discounted child care and before/after-school program and summer camp (Sarasota campus).
• Bereavement Leave.
• Free parking and on-campus dining with a 10% discount.
• Credit Union with teller machines on campus and direct deposit.
• Free wellness screening and confidential counseling services.
• Employee discount and recognition programs.
• Referral programs.

About the organization

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a Magnet-designated hospital and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County. Recognized as the #1 Hospital in the Region by U.S. News’s Best Hospital report, SMH has earned a perfect 10 and national "standout" designation for top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures. Additional accolades include:

• Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety.
• Straight "A's" for Patient Safety.
• Listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” (2021–2022).
• One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals, and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals.
• Forbes' Best Employers for Women.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek (2019–2022).