OR Tech I

The best thing about this role: an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving health and quality of life for the communities we serve.

About the role

The OR Tech I, under general supervision by the OR Manager/Surgery Center Manager, is a member of the OR Team. This role involves scrubbing for surgical cases and working with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, certified nurse anesthetists, and ancillary support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, medication, media, specimens, and instrument cases.
• Assume responsibility for call when fully trained.
• Demonstrate principles of asepsis and ensure patient and staff safety.
• Manage the surgical field efficiently to minimize waste of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain supplies and equipment in assigned specialties.
• Scrub for all surgical specialties as measured by direct supervisory observation.
• Assist in solving immediate patient care problems within the scope of ORT practice.
• Select appropriate equipment and supplies required for surgical cases.
• Handle instrumentation safely, with attention to counts and personal safety.
• Adhere to standards of practice to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with inventory maintenance for assigned specialties.
• Use supplies and institutional resources in a financially responsible manner.
• Differentiate sterilization methods for specific instruments and equipment.
• Identify budget/replacement needs for surgical specialty supplies and equipment.
• Participate in product, supply, and instrument evaluation with cost and quality considerations.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work environment and personal appearance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and supplies used in surgical procedures.
• Function within legal and policy limits of individual responsibility.
• Assist in training students or orienting new personnel.
• Assume call duties as scheduled or accept periodic rotation to the Hospital to maintain competency.
• Participate in staffing patterns reflecting variable service demands.
• Exhibit teamwork, consideration of others, and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and collaborative practice with all healthcare team members.
• Participate in departmental/organizational committees as assigned.
• Expand and share knowledge through continued education and in-service sessions.
• Support and respect each team member, recognizing the role of the circulator.
• Communicate with patients and coworkers while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Adhere to hospital policies, particularly regarding patient rights and confidentiality.
• Communicate necessary information to supervisors or team leaders.
• Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One of the following:
  • Successful completion of a nationally accredited education program for surgical technologists and holds/maintains a certified surgical technologist credential, OR
  • Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, OR
  • Evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year between 2011 and 2015, OR
  • Service in the federal government performing duties related to a Surgical Technologist.
• Received education in an accredited program for licensed practical nursing (LPN).
• Experience as a surgical technologist (preferred).

Qualifications

• Must obtain Surgical Technologist certification within 1 year from date of graduation and hire.
• Licensed by New York State as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).
• Must obtain BLS certification within 6 months from date of hire.

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Focusing
• Interacting with People
• Listening
• Reliability
• Self-Motivated

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: Crouching, hearing.
• Frequent: Kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking, fit testing.
• Constant: Typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, standing.

Hazards

• Frequent: Burns, radiation/radiant energy.
• Constant: Bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions

• Occasional odors.
• No travel required.

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to employees includes benefit programs designed with employee needs and values in mind. Many benefits are paid fully or largely by Bassett. Benefits include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation. Pay range:

• Minimum: $26.25/Hr.
• Maximum: $39.37/Hr.