Surgical Tech PRN 10 hour shifts as needed and on-call
About The Position
The operating room OR Tech must have a thorough knowledge of sterilization and disinfection. Surgery requires constant focused attention on the operative site. While there may be periods of relaxed activity, the surgical technologist is in motion during most of the procedure, either preparing equipment for delivery or passing instruments in the correct spatial position. At the same time, he/she must be anticipating the next step of the procedure. This requires moderate to intense levels of concentration during the procedure. He/She must be able to stand for long hours and lift 15-30 lbs. This tech will be able to accurately hand instruments to the physicians during procedures, and will assist the physician in performance of the procedure. Other responsibilities include: anticipation of the time constraints, to be prepared for procedures when needed and in a timely manner. Also, expected to assist in cleaning duties. He/She will also need to prepare cases for the following day, by utilizing physician preference cards. This OR Tech will also assist the CPD technician in the central processing department as needed. Will assist the circulating nurse as needed in transportation of the patient and/or preparation of the patient or operating room. Participates in the OR call schedule, as needed. Ability to work irregular hours.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- Ability to work irregular hours
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an operating room technician, surgical technician or surgical technologist program in a Certified School of Operating Room Technology
- One year experience surgical assisting in the operating room
- CPR certification
Responsibilities
- thorough knowledge of sterilization and disinfection
- preparing equipment for delivery
- passing instruments in the correct spatial position
- anticipating the next step of the procedure
- accurately hand instruments to the physicians during procedures
- assist the physician in performance of the procedure
- anticipation of the time constraints
- assist in cleaning duties
- prepare cases for the following day, by utilizing physician preference cards
- assist the CPD technician in the central processing department as needed
- assist the circulating nurse as needed in transportation of the patient and/or preparation of the patient or operating room
- Participates in the OR call schedule, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
