Operating Room Technician | Surgical Services

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

1d • $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 room turnover and cleaning, specimen and blood-product transport, patient transport preparation and positioning, supply and equipment readiness, and department stocking and organization. The employee responds to departmental needs and completes assigned duties with minimal supervision. This is a PRN position at Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Requirements

• Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
• Ability to perform very heavy work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
• The position may involve 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 one year of housekeeping or custodian experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist OR personnel with room turnovers, including thoroughly cleaning rooms as needed or requested.
• 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 and initial the required time and temperature information, and return products promptly with the appropriate information logged.
• Prepare beds and transport carts, ensuring oxygen tanks are full, linen is clean, and ambu-bags, monitors, and IV poles are available for transport.
• Assist with patient positioning upon request.
• 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 each shift, including organizing and maintaining the sub-sterile room, replenishing warmers, and keeping scrub sink areas supplied.
• Respond to departmental needs and prioritize and organize assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Complete assigned duties efficiently and effectively according to checklist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage on qualifying positions.
• Retirement plans on qualifying positions.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account on qualifying positions.
• Instant pay for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Pay differentials on qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed