OR Technician Per Diem

Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Salary Range (Depending on Experience): $24.62 - $35.70

About the role

The Operating Room Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of the Perioperative Services Clinical Unit Supervisor (CUS). They will assist the surgical team in providing high-quality healthcare to patients requiring surgical intervention, applying knowledge of aseptic technique, principles of sterilization, and understanding of surgical instruments. This position requires close concentration, a high degree of accuracy, and organization to prepare, set up, and assist in various surgical procedures. The Operating Room Technician is responsible for performing to the highest standards individually and as part of the professional team to ensure optimal perioperative patient care.

This position requires a full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare. The employee must demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the hospital’s strategic plan, including goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and physicians.
• Communicates all necessary information to the Circulating Nurse and/or Operating Room Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
• Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment throughout the surgical and endoscopic procedure.
• Maintains and monitors sterility of the surgical field/equipment/environment throughout the procedure.
• Decontaminates, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments when necessary.
• Works in collaboration with the procedural and circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts throughout procedures, as well as identification of surgical and endoscopy specimens.
• Verifies equipment functions properly before the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high-quality, individualized patient/family-centered care within the Watson Model of Care, including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication, and Commitment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Minimum of 18 months of experience in an acute care “OR” hospital setting.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of current infection control practices, instruments, and sterilization procedures.