Operating Room Technician

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

5d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Technician assists nursing staff in providing an efficient and effective patient care unit by performing non-nursing duties in the Operating Room. The role supports surgical services by preparing and turning over rooms, transporting specimens and blood products, preparing patient transport equipment, helping with patient positioning, and maintaining supplies and equipment. The position requires working assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform very heavy work, including exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
At least 1 year of housekeeping or custodian experience.

Responsibilities

Assist OR personnel with room turnovers, including total room cleaning as necessary and upon request.
Deliver surgical and culture specimens to the Laboratory or X-ray as requested.
Obtain blood products from the Blood Bank, prepare required slips, call for confirmation, record time and temperature, initial records, and return products promptly with the required information logged.
Prepare beds and transport carts, ensuring oxygen tanks are full, linen is clean, and ambu-bags, monitors, and IV poles are available.
Assist with patient positioning upon request.
Help obtain supplies and equipment needed for upcoming cases.
Retrieve supplies from the core and return unused supplies when requested.
Return equipment to storage areas after cases.
Maintain stock of clinical items per shift, including organizing the sub-sterile room, replenishing warmers, and supplying scrub sink areas.
Respond to departmental needs and prioritize and organize assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Complete assigned duties effectively and efficiently according to the checklist.
Perform other duties as assigned.