Operating Room Tech

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

About The Position

The Operating Room Tech supports patient flow by assisting staff with direct and indirect patient care and ensuring resources are available for each case. The role includes planning for upcoming cases, stocking supplies, obtaining case carts, and cleaning and preparing operating room suites. The position contributes to process improvement and team building and maintains a safe environment by following technical and aseptic practices consistent with AORN Standards and Confluence Health policies. The position reports to the Perioperative Manager. Employees receive benefits in addition to compensation, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid time off; retirement plans; life insurance; long-term disability; tuition reimbursement; an employee assistance program; adoption assistance; and shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification required within six months of hire and recertification every two years.
Successful completion of the Confluence Health Operating Room Anesthesia Tech onboarding program within six months.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse use, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and understanding of infection control requirements.
Basic knowledge of surgical procedures, terminology, equipment, and instruments.
At least one year of healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Call for and complete case carts when they arrive from Central Sterile (CS).
Clean and prepare operating rooms between cases.
Gather procedure tables, equipment, and positioning devices needed for procedures.
Set up, calibrate, and verify the function of anesthesia machines.
Gather supplies requested by anesthesia providers without opening or setting up their sterile field.
Terminalize rooms, shut down anesthesia machines, and prepare cases for the next day.
Coordinate with inventory control and/or the department manager to maintain or revise inventory par levels for supplies and equipment.
Stock anesthesia and pediatric carts.
Deliver specimens and cultures to the laboratory as needed.
Monitor and manage cleanliness of lounges, locker rooms, and work areas.
Use Standard Precautions, including gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection, when handling hazardous or biological material.
Monitor expiration dates and fill specimen containers with formalin, as needed.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.