OR tech, summer help

About the role

Manages the flow of sterile instruments, supplies and case carts between CPD and the Operating Room. Responsible for monitoring, ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies within the Operating Room area. Assists the perioperative team as directed. Monitors and maintains all sterilizers located in the central core. Performs duties in a professional manner consistent with hospital policies and procedures, Operating Room standards and current state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Requests, receives, and distributes all case carts prior to scheduled O.R. time and all add-on, emergency cases scheduled throughout the working day in a timely manner.
• Completes and submits an order for Central Stores and Central Processing supplies daily.
• Ensures stock supplies are available throughout the working day.
• Controls, replenishes and maintains flow of linen, pour solutions, supplies and instruments between the central core and CPD.
• Cleans carts and check expiration dates on supplies weekly.
• Assists perioperative clinical staff as directed.
• Assists circulator by obtaining supplies needed intraoperatively.
• Washes and sterilizes instruments.
• Absorbs and communicates information related to supplies, instruments, and equipment to O.R. and CPD staff.
• Performs relief transport duties as assigned.
• Monitors and records sterilization process for sterilizers located in the Central Core.
• Runs and prepares for incubation process biological indicators and controls.
• Logs identification of contents information on all loads.
• Communicates information related to supplies, instruments, and equipment to O.R. and CPD staff including: Post notices on bulletin board for new instruments/equipment/supplies. Includes location of item. Includes name of surgeon. Forwards manufacturer’s processing information to CPD when appropriate. Posts notices for missing or broken items on bulletin board.
• Maintains good rapport with staff.
• Keeps director informed about reportable incidents and departmental concerns.
• Performs as preceptor as needed guiding new employees.
• Attends all mandatory hospital training classes, educational programs, as scheduled.
• Attends and participates in at least three staff meetings a year.
• Adjusts hours to meet needs of the department.
• Participates in annual inventory count.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Central Processing certification
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
• One (1) year central processing or operating room related area experience