OR Technician

LifePoint Health • Los Alamos, NM

5d

About The Position

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that's continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we're both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization. The OR Tech prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery. Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college preferred
• Graduate of a program in Discipline Preferred
• OR Tech certification preferred

Responsibilities

• prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory

What This Job Offers

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