Operating Room Technician | Surgical Services

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

2d•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 room turnover and cleaning, specimen and blood-product transport, patient transport preparation and positioning, supply and equipment handling, and maintenance of clinical stock and work areas. 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.

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 cleaning rooms 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, confirm with the Blood Bank, record time and temperature, initial and log the return information, and return products promptly.
Prepare beds and transport carts, ensuring oxygen tanks are full and linens, ambu-bags or monitors, and IV poles are ready for transport.
Assist with patient positioning upon request.
Obtain supplies and equipment needed for upcoming cases.
Retrieve supplies from the core upon request and return unused supplies.
Return equipment to storage areas after cases.
Maintain clinical stock supplies on a per-shift basis, including organizing the sub-sterile room, replenishing warmers, and maintaining scrub sink supplies.
Respond to department needs and organize and prioritize assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Complete assigned duties efficiently and effectively according to checklist.
Perform other duties as assigned.