Operating Room Technician - FT - Evening Shift
About The Position
The work involves para-professional duties in preparing, equipping and maintaining a hospital operating room and assisting a surgical team in conducting operations. The incumbent performs a variety of duties directly related to the preparation for and conduct of surgical operations and post-operative cleanup of operating room areas and ensures that the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-ranking professional nursing and medical staff. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and either:
- Completion of a nationally accredited education program for Surgical Technologists and possession of a Certified Surgical Technologist Credential administered by a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credentialing organization at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commission Corps; or:
- One (1) year of cumulative experience as a Surgical Technologist in a Healthcare Facility. The one (1) year of cumulative experience must have occurred between January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2015. This experience must be verified in writing; or:
- Is in the service of the Federal Government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service.
- In accordance with Section 2824.3 of New York State Public Health Law.
- Must annually complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a Surgical Technologist.
- Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an approved ECMCC provider within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares operating room and case cart with necessary sterile supplies and equipment
- Assists in transporting patients to operating room
- Assists in preparation of operative area of patient and in positioning patient
- Assembles and prepares specialized equipment for surgical procedures, i.e. implants or devises
- Assists surgical team by passing or holding retractors, instruments, sponges and sutures during surgical procedure and counts number used during operation to prevent retained surgical items
- Assists in educating the surgical team regarding new products and procedures
- Adjusts lights and other equipment as directed
- Assists in maintaining overall sterile environment throughout the procedure
- Receives, prepares and identifies all grafts, tissues and medications on a sterile field before passing to surgeon
- Confirms the specimen verbally with the surgeon, writes down specimen identification upon receipt from surgeon and verifies specimen with circulating Registered Professional Nurse prior to passing it off the sterile field, maintaining chain of custody
- Cares for and delivers operative specimens to laboratory
- Assists other team members in moving patient to recovery room
- Assists in clean-up of operating area, gathers instruments for sterilization, disposes of used linen, gloves, utensils, equipment and waste
- Assists team members, as needed, during the recovery phase of the patient
- Prepares and presents appropriate records and reports as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
