OR Tech Specialist

AHMC Healthcare•Anaheim, CA

2d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Tech Specialist supports the department of Surgical Services in the provision of patient care by the coordination of surgical instrumentation and performance of scrub technologist activities in all specialty areas under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The OR Tech Specialist is skilled in multiple complex surgical specialties and he/she may be assigned oversight and responsibility for at least ONE of the major surgical services. Additional responsibilities include the provision of organizational, communication and assistive skills necessary to facilitate the flow of surgery department service activities. These responsibilities include provision of availability/maintenance of instruments, adherence to aseptic technique, advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and support of resources to patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel. The OR Tech Specialist assigned responsibility for a specific service will be responsible for the maintenance of surgical supplies and equipment, order functions, and orientation/training of new personnel in the surgical service(s) under his/her care. He/she will collaborate with the healthcare team towards achieving departmental fiscal goals and quality care outcomes for the divisions within surgical services. The OR Tech Specialist position supports the Clinical Shift Manager(s), RN Specialty Leads, Service Coordinators and the Director of Perioperative Services in the implementation of surgical services’ activities. Examples of duties include: Effective communication to facilitate patient care delivery and unit efficiency Perform daily organization of surgical field Provide case specific supplies, instrumentation and equipment Knowledge of computer system utilized within the department Adheres to and supports the Patient Safety Protocol Assist with instruments and supplies for surgery schedule (case picking) Maintain current/accurate surgical specialty information Paticipates in performance process as requested Assist with computer management of charge process and preference list updates as requested Support and assist with staff cross-training Assist with instrument room activities as requested Collaborates with RN Leads Coordinator of Surgical Services to obtain specialty equipment for cases This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of ARMC and AHMC Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC Inc initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program or military training program
Ten years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute setting with CST certificate preferred.
In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.
Knowledge of computer systems and instrument processing expertise.
Knowledge of sterility standards, AAMI and AORN
Knowledge of AORN standards.
Current BLS-HCP

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.
CORT/CST certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the department of Surgical Services in the provision of patient care by the coordination of surgical instrumentation and performance of scrub technologist activities in all specialty areas under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Skilled in multiple complex surgical specialties and may be assigned oversight and responsibility for at least ONE of the major surgical services.
Provides organizational, communication and assistive skills necessary to facilitate the flow of surgery department service activities.
Ensures availability/maintenance of instruments, adherence to aseptic technique, advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and support of resources to patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel.
Responsible for the maintenance of surgical supplies and equipment, order functions, and orientation/training of new personnel in the surgical service(s) under his/her care.
Collaborates with the healthcare team towards achieving departmental fiscal goals and quality care outcomes for the divisions within surgical services.
Supports the Clinical Shift Manager(s), RN Specialty Leads, Service Coordinators and the Director of Perioperative Services in the implementation of surgical services’ activities.
Effective communication to facilitate patient care delivery and unit efficiency
Perform daily organization of surgical field
Provide case specific supplies, instrumentation and equipment
Knowledge of computer system utilized within the department
Adheres to and supports the Patient Safety Protocol
Assist with instruments and supplies for surgery schedule (case picking)
Maintain current/accurate surgical specialty information
Participates in performance process as requested
Assist with computer management of charge process and preference list updates as requested
Support and assist with staff cross-training
Assist with instrument room activities as requested
Collaborates with RN Leads Coordinator of Surgical Services to obtain specialty equipment for cases
Requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Inc.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of ARMC and AHMC Inc.
Support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.
Support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC Inc initiatives.