Operating Room Technician

CommonSpirit Health • Folsom, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator. Every day, you may access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy. Your role ensures seamless and safe OR function, supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility. To be successful in this role requires meticulous attention, strong surgical and sterile technique knowledge, excellent teamwork, and adherence to all policies. Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures. Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field. Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow. Utilizes physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case. Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures. Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at MHF's Main OR or one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Tech.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong surgical and sterile technique knowledge.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Adherence to all policies.
• Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator.
• Access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy.
• Ensure seamless and safe OR function, supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility.
• Use aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Set up and be prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow.
• Utilize physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case.
• Maintain adequate supplies during procedure, anticipate needs and be an active participant in surgical procedures.
• Ensure sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree