Operating Room Technician/Uncertified

Southern Illinois Hospital Services • Saint Joseph, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Non-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer.
• Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• 6 months technical experience or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training

Responsibilities

• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients
• Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure
• Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures
• Completes skin preparation and draping
• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture
• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges
• Applies dressings and bandages as needed
• Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.
• Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately
• Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases
• Monitors and restocks supplies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED