Operating Room Technician - Day shift, 40 Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Beverly, MA

3d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Operating Room and Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the healthcare team and helps maintain a safe environment for quality patient care. Working with Anesthesiology, Nursing, and Surgery, the technician provides support in the operating room, including room setup and turnover, patient and specimen transport, stocking, patient positioning, and limb support during surgical preparation. The technician also assists with intubation and extubation and may participate in evaluating new anesthesia products, equipment, or supplies. Prioritizing patient-care tasks and communicating with healthcare team members are important parts of the role. Other duties include handling infectious waste and sharps and maintaining order and cleanliness in restricted areas. The technician cleans and maintains anesthesia and operating room equipment, demonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies, collaborates with Materials Management to maintain adequate supplies, and assists nursing staff in rooms as needed and directed.

Requirements

Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe operating-room environment for quality patient care.
Set up and turn over operating rooms.
Transport patients and specimens.
Stock operating-room and anesthesia supplies.
Position patients and support limbs during surgical preparation.
Assist with the intubation and extubation process.
Help evaluate new anesthesia products, equipment, and supplies as requested.
Prioritize patient-care tasks and communicate with healthcare team members.
Handle infectious waste and sharps and maintain order and cleanliness in restricted areas.
Clean and maintain anesthesia and operating-room equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Demonstrate proper use of equipment and supplies according to established procedures.
Collaborate with Materials Management to ensure appropriate anesthesia and operating-room supplies are available.
Assist nursing staff as needed and directed, including turning or moving anesthetized patients, holding extremities for surgical preparation, and gathering equipment.