OR Tech

Surgery Partners Careers•Lombard, IL

3d•$18 - $21

About The Position

OR Tech will perform nursing-related duties in providing for personal and environment for patients across the perioperative care continuum. The OR Tech will work in a structured environment under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The OR Tech will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care in accordance with the standards of care of the facility, following the approved policies and procedures. The OR Tech performs duties as above when needed, but primarily involved in team assistance to include room turnovers, sterile supply management, case cart preparation, assisting with quarterly inventory, and perform patient care activities under the direction of registered nurses. OR Tech provides assistance to surgeon with retracting for total joint surgical cases.

Requirements

BLS Certified
Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians, and ability to communicate with others effectively and respectfully.
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in the perioperative setting scrubbing and assisting under the supervision of surgeon, PA/RNFA and RN

Responsibilities

Assist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice.
Performs various general cleaning duties to maintain surgical suite in a clean and orderly manner.
Performs all assigned errands and duties promptly.
Sets up mop buckets.
Terminally cleans special equipment
Collects soiled lined from the ORs, and Preop/PACU areas
Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and perioperative areas.
Restocks the ORs with supplies.
Refill the blanket warmer and fluid warmer as needed throughout the day.
Assists with inventory quarterly per policy.
Assists with checking outdates monthly.
Properly returns sterile supplies and equipment using appropriate precautions to maintain sterility.
Restocks clean supply room when deliveries arrive.
Restocks scrub sinks and cabinets (mask, brushes, booties, soaps, etc…)
Restock Neptunes manifolds, and dock neptunes to run washes nightly/(weekly long cycle).
Maintains BLS certification.
Practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC policy and guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of how to maintain a sterile field; supervised by surgeon, PA/RNFA and RN.
Assist with patient positioning, lifting and/or transferring in perioperative area
Assist with patient care as needed in PACU after OR cases are complete
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the hospital, and in compliance with HIPPA
Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations.
Assists in surgery with retracting, under direct supervision of surgeon.
Demonstrates proficiency with setting up medical equipment safely
Assist with transport of patients after discharge as needed
Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and educational requirements as appropriate.
Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control and isolation procedures. At all times, adheres to the Facility policies and procedures and scope of practice.
Other duties as assigned.
Takes responsibility to ensure high- quality care and service.
Promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and families.
Makes decisions consistent with the organization’s vision and values.
Actively supports decisions of leadership once they are made.
Expresses differences of opinion in a constructive, professional manner.
Observes and reports unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient’s health and welfare in a timely manner.
Demonstrates cost-conscious behavior with efficient use of resources.
Accepts responsibility for actions and assists other team members to facilitate successful operation of the unit.
Reports to work as scheduled and completes work in a timely manner.
Adheres to departmental dress code, personal hygiene, and maintains a professional appearance. Covers facial hair while in the OR.
Follows proper channel of communication.
Reads and adheres to policies stated in Policy Stat.
Utilizes performance evaluation as a guide for self-improvement.
Uses constructive criticism to effect positive change in behavior.
Maintains current on Healthstream and self-evaluation activities