OR TECHNICIAN - Per Diem

Newport Hospital and Health Services Careers•Newport, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures the operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures. Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments. Takes call as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a Surgical Technology program
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST, NBSTSA) or Registered Surgical Technician
Current BCLS Certification
Call is required for this position with a 30-minute response time.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual District-required and/or job-required educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends staff meetings monthly and/or reads and returns all meeting minutes (as per department/contract standards).
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Maintains employee/patient confidentiality.
Shows employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Responsibilities

Interacts professionally with patients and family, providing explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
Prepares the room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
Demonstrates competence in care of specimens.
Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures.
Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles).
Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures.
Checks all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
Sets up, scrubs, and prepares for procedures at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.
Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after the last case.
Follows written procedures for steam sterilization.
Completes documentation within shift, meeting current standards, policies, and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.