Operating Room Technician II, Perioperative Services - SDS/DOC

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

86d

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Operating Room Technician I position is to be under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. The OR Technician I performs various duties to assist with surgical procedures and related operating room activities. The OR Technician I delivers care as reflected in the Association of Surgical Technologists’ Recommended Standards of Practice in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care. The OR Technician I possesses knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologist to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The OR Technician I demonstrates competency to scrub for minor/major surgical and endoscopic surgical procedures. An Operating Room Technician I is a certified technician. The OR Technician I participates in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements, participates in student teaching activities, upholds Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives, demonstrates knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists’ Recommended Standards of Practice, AORN’s Age Specific Competency Statements and demonstrates professional growth and development. Measurement of performance behavior is “as observed by Nurse Manager and/or Educational Specialist according to OR policy and procedure” unless otherwise indicated.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• Eligibility to sit for the LCC-ST certifying examination.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Certification as an Operating Room Technician (LCC-ST) plus one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to push and pull heavy objects such as gurneys and patient beds.
• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance.
• Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with physicians and fellow workers.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Self-motivated and efficient work habits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and related operating room activities under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Deliver care in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists’ Recommended Standards of Practice.
• Possess knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
• Demonstrate competency to scrub for minor/major surgical and endoscopic procedures.
• Participate in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Meet hospital continuing education and certification requirements.
• Participate in student teaching activities.
• Uphold Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives.
• Demonstrate professional growth and development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees