OR Core Tech

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

3d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The OR Core Tech performs support activities for the surgical team in the care of surgical patients. The role coordinates and delivers case carts, supplies, and instruments to operating rooms; maintains sterile storage and supply inventory; and helps prepare rooms, equipment, and patients for surgical procedures. The position works collaboratively with the surgical team, Sterile Processing, and Environmental Services to support safe patient care, timely case starts, and efficient room turnovers. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree if hired after April 1, 2025.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Critical thinking skills.
Understanding of technologies and tools relevant to the role.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology training program or an associate’s degree with a major in natural sciences.
Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST or TS-C).
Experience in an operating room, sterile processing, materials management, or direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Comply with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies, resolve compliance questions or concerns, and report suspected violations.
Coordinate and deliver complete case carts to operating room suites for patient procedures.
Assist with inventory counts, supply outdates, and accurate supply PAR levels; restock warmers, rotate fluids, check expiration dates, and deliver supplies and instruments to operating rooms.
Provide orientation and competencies related to sterile core activities.
Check case carts promptly for readiness and completeness.
Read, understand, and assist with updating preference cards.
Pick sterile supplies, sutures, and instruments stored in the core.
Keep sterile storage in the center core in good working order and help keep the core survey-ready.
Collaborate with Sterile Processing Techs assigned to case picking and the Supervisor-Central Sterile Processing to facilitate items requiring turnover for to-follow cases.
Collaborate with the surgical team to support safe, efficient patient care.
Coordinate early release of instruments in emergencies.
Handle and transport patients, supplies, surgical specimens, blood, and equipment as requested.
Assist with preoperative patient readiness, including patient preparation and clipping.
Hold patient extremities for surgical preparation as directed.
Ensure positioning devices and aids are available in the appropriate rooms and prepare rooms for surgical cases.
Complete errands and relay messages as directed.
Collaborate with Environmental Services on between-case turnovers, including cleaning medical equipment according to manufacturer instructions for use.
Assist the nursing team by opening sterile supplies as directed.
Maintain aseptic technique according to Surgical Services policies and procedures.
Maintain patient and medical staff confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.
Support efficient surgical scheduling by facilitating on-time case starts and timely turnovers.
Perform other duties as assigned.