OR Tech (PRN)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs nursing-related duties in providing for personal and environment for patients across the perioperative care continuum.
• Works in a structured environment under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care in accordance with the standards of care of the facility, following the approved policies and procedures.
• Primarily involved in team assistance to include room turnovers, sterile supply management, case cart preparation, assisting with quarterly inventory, and perform patient care activities under the direction of registered nurses.
• Provides assistance to surgeon with retracting for total joint surgical cases.

SELF DEVELOPMENT / BEHAVIOR

• 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.
• Expresses differences of opinion in a constructive, professional manner.
• Observes and reports unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient’s health and welfare in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious behavior with efficient use of resources.
• Covers facial hair while in the OR.
• Follows proper channel of communication.
• Reads and adheres to policies stated in Policy Stat.
• Utilizes performance evaluation as a guide for self-improvement.
• Uses constructive criticism to effect positive change in behavior.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequently sits, converses, and listens.
• Uses hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, instruments or controls.
• Adjusts focus.
• Frequent lifting and carrying over 20 pounds.
• Standing and holding retractors for extended periods.
• Standing and walking for at least five hours per day.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.