Operating Room Technician (25-395)

Artesia General Hospital • Artesia, NM

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About The Position

Job Summary: Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instrumentation and equipment during surgery and/or procedures performed in the Operating Room. Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies: Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital. Servant Leadership – Supporting both patients and colleagues with humility and purpose. Excellence – Maintaining the highest standards in diagnostic quality, supervision, and staff development. Respect – Cultivating a professional and inclusive environment for patients and staff. Virtuousness – Acting with integrity, honesty, and responsibility in clinical practice. Innovation – Advancing imaging protocols and adopting evidence-based practices. Community – Championing health and wellness across our region. Education – Leading training, mentoring, and professional development for staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year in an OR or CS department required or successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist/OR Technologist program preferred.
• BLS required within 6 months of hire; CST preferred.
• Knowledge and competency in OR technology and central service.
• AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Nice To Haves

• successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist/OR Technologist program preferred.
• CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other health care providers.
• Ensure availability of supplies and equipment, process sterile instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Utilize sterile technique while setting up and assisting physician.
• Assist in direct patient care when necessary.
• Participate in call schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• As assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees