OR Tech (PRN)

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice; performs various general cleaning duties to maintain surgical suite in a clean and orderly manner; performs all assigned errands and duties promptly; sets up mop buckets; terminally cleans special equipment; collects soiled linen from the ORs, and Preop/PACU areas.
• Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and perioperative areas; restocks the ORs with supplies; refill the blanket warmer and fluid warmer as needed throughout the day; assists with inventory quarterly per policy; assists with checking outdates monthly; properly returns sterile supplies and equipment using appropriate precautions to maintain sterility; restocks clean supply room when deliveries arrive; restocks scrub sinks and cabinets (mask, brushes, booties, soaps, etc…); restock Neptunes manifolds, and dock neptunes to run washes nightly/(weekly long cycle).
• Maintains BLS certification; practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC policy and guidelines; demonstrates knowledge of how to maintain a sterile field; supervised by surgeon, PA/RNFA and RN; assists with patient positioning, lifting and/or transferring in perioperative area; assists with patient care as needed in PACU after OR cases are complete; demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the hospital, and in compliance with HIPAA; understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations; assists in surgery with retracting, under direct supervision of surgeon; demonstrates proficiency with setting up medical equipment safely; assists with transport of patients after discharge as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and educational requirements as appropriate; communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner; seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge base and skill level is in question; demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control and isolation procedures; at all times, adheres to the Facility policies and procedures and scope of practice; other duties as assigned.
• Takes responsibility to ensure high-quality care and service; promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and families; makes decisions consistent with the organization’s vision and values; actively supports decisions of leadership once they are made