Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
flexible scheduling
Job Description
The organization is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a comprehensive and collaborative team approach. Known for its commitment to delivering outstanding care with compassion and integrity, this institution prioritizes creating a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Operating with a clear mission to inspire health and foster strong connections with patients, the facility emphasizes trust, respect, and service excellence in all its interactions. The environment is fast-paced, requiring technical precision and effective communication among various departments including surgical teams, sterile processing, laboratory, pharmacy, and housekeeping.
The role being offered is a Technical Support po... Show More
The role being offered is a Technical Support po... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be minimum 17 years of age
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- successful completion of operating room orientation preferred
- one year clinical experience in hospital operating room preferred
- successful completion of practical and written Heart Saver CPR exam with 90% or higher passing rate prior to completion of 90-day introductory period
- basic knowledge of safety and emergency disaster procedures
- knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, aseptic technique, isolation, and postmortem care
- knowledge of maintenance and care of surgical supplies and equipment
- ability to read and write legibly and clearly
- verbal communication skills
- ability to work independently and establish priorities
- ability to maintain cooperative relationships with nursing staff and other personnel
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- successful completion of an instructional operating room sponsored orientation preferred
- one year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital with operating room experience preferred
- successful completion of practical and written Heart Saver CPR exam with 90 percent or higher passing rate prior to completion of 90-day introductory period
- basic knowledge of safety, departmental, hospital and emergency disaster procedures
- basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures, maintenance of aseptic technique, isolation techniques, and postmortem care procedures
- knowledge of maintenance and care of surgical supplies and equipment
- ability to read and write at level to comprehend doctor preference cards and order case carts and supplies legibly and clearly
- verbal ability to communicate with patients and cognitive ability to understand nursing staff instructions
- ability to work independently, establish priorities, work effectively with interruptions and maintain cooperative relationships with nursing staff and personnel
Job Duties
- Sets up assigned operating rooms by obtaining equipment, sterile supplies and positioning aids
- checking case carts for completion
- assembling and understanding functioning of operating room equipment such as fracture tables, positioning aides, microscopes, anesthesia machines
- Assures smooth functioning of activities in the Center Core by answering telephone, intercom and pages
- assisting in maintaining and ordering inventory and date checking supplies
- ordering case carts from Sterile Processing and returning sterile supplies to shelves utilizing proper aseptic techniques
- Maintains assigned operating rooms, designated rooms, and other areas by removing trash and soiled linens, replacing with clean linen and trash bags
- washing and preparing instruments and surgical equipment and maintaining operating room equipment
- checking supply levels in designated areas
- reordering as needed to maintain par level
- storing unused sterile items in appropriate place
- transporting equipment to designated areas and storing equipment
- Assists nurse/physician with patient care by transporting, lifting and positioning patients
- assisting with the application of cast and splint material
- performing hair removal and surgical preps
- following proper identification procedures prior to giving care
- attaching patient to cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter
- hanging non-medicated IV solutions with direct supervision of licensed nurse
- correcting IV pump alarms
- emptying, measuring and recording foley, ileostomy/colostomy and/or gastric drainage bags and emptying and changing suction containers
- Maintains clean, orderly environment by cleaning OR, restricted or unrestricted areas, offices, and public areas
- cleaning OR’s between cases and terminally per OR policies and procedures
- maintaining floors and carpeting using prescribed equipment and procedures
- replacing light bulbs and cleaning light fixtures as needed
- cleaning, disinfecting, and emptying all waste receptacles
- Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by assisting in the arrival and discharge of patients in OR
- providing courier services as needed, including delivering, retrieving or returning supplies, equipment, blood, etc
- assisting in the orientation of new staff to routines of the OR
- performing other job related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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