OR Technician PRN

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Lafayette, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room (OR) Technician is a non-certified position within Franciscan that performs various tasks supporting perioperative services, including preparation of operating room, transport of patients, supplies, equipment, and specimens. This position assists Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, and other members of an operating room team by preparing patients for their procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining environmental cleanliness before, during and after surgical procedures. This position, also, provides technical assistance to the surgeon by passing instruments, ensuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures. The Operating Room Technician monitors the patient's vitals during surgical procedures. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Prepare and maintain a safe and sterile environment for surgical patients. Assist in proper patient transferring to and from O.R. table. Assist in maintenance and care of specimens following established procedures. Participate in the planning and delivery of patient care demonstrating technical competency. Collaborate and actively participate with the circulator in planning and preparations based upon needs of patient, surgical procedure, and physician reference. Assist patients to maximize comfort in a caring, respectful manner. Respond to patient requests as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a safe and sterile environment for surgical patients.
• Assist in proper patient transferring to and from O.R. table.
• Assist in maintenance and care of specimens following established procedures.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of patient care demonstrating technical competency.
• Collaborate and actively participate with the circulator in planning and preparations based upon needs of patient, surgical procedure, and physician reference.
• Assist patients to maximize comfort in a caring, respectful manner.
• Respond to patient requests as appropriate.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees