Certified Operating Room Technician
About The Position
Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room Technician to join its high-performing Operating Room team. The role supports a diverse range of surgical procedures in a fast-paced, high-acuity perioperative environment, working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary surgical teams. The technician helps maintain efficient operating room workflows, ensure surgical readiness, support sterile technique, and contribute to patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, from 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays required. Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required.
Requirements
- Valid Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
- Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification.
- At least 6 months of Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist experience.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of Operating Room or Surgical Technologist experience.
- Cardiac and trauma proficiency.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for operative procedures.
- Scrub and assist during surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique and sterile field integrity.
- Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment to surgeons and procedural teams during operations.
- Perform surgical counts with the RN circulator according to department policy.
- Clean, turn over, and restock operating rooms between procedures.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain surgical equipment, instrumentation, and power devices.
- Assist with patient positioning, transfers, transport, and intraoperative support as delegated.
- Identify breaks in sterile technique and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, RNs, and interdisciplinary staff to support efficient OR workflow.
- Comply with infection prevention, safety, sterilization, and perioperative standards of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time, part-time, and PRN staff members.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
