Samaritan Healthcare · 8 hours ago
OR Tech
Moses Lake, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSamaritan Healthcare is dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community. They are seeking an Operating Room Technician who will collaborate with the Operating Room Registered Nurse to manage supplies and equipment, adhere to AORN Standards of Practice, and promote teamwork in the surgical environment.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and recognizes and corrects any breaks in this technique
Demonstrates knowledge of location, care and use of all equipment/supplies pertaining to Operating Room
Maintains sterile field at all times
Perform room turnovers. Assist with instrument turnover and washing instruments as time permits
Change bed linens on patient stretchers as necessary while patient is in OR
Assist with weekly and monthly housekeeping functions including defrosting the refrigerator on a regular basis
Assist perioperative staff with patient transfers and restless patients
Plans for tasks and equipment associated with case
Requests clarification on assignments as needed. Follows through and completes job assignments within agreed upon time frame
Reports any equipment that is not in working order to assigned RN
Delivers specimens and tests to appropriate areas
Assist with picking cases, putting away supplies, and other Sterile Core Tech functions
Identifies problems and/or need for improvement and communicates this information to the Perioperative Services Director
Participates in developing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures
Assists with orientation of new employees as directed
Covers for absentee replacement on short notice
Initiates CPR as necessary
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Graduate of a basic Operating Room Technician Program or one year of general surgical experience preferred
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire
One year of general surgical experience preferred
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum
Frequent and at times prolonged standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling
Manual dexterity
Heavy physical effort, ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. (supplies and equipment)
Good reading eyesight. Able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally. Full visual acuity, color perception
Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public
Preferred
Graduate of a basic Operating Room Technician Program or one year of general surgical experience
Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
One year of general surgical experience
Company
Samaritan Healthcare
Samaritan Healthcare offers emergency, surgical, maternity, physical therapy, orthopaedics and cardiac care services.
501-1000 employees
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Gretchen Youngren, MA
Chief Development & Communications Officer
Julie Weisenburg
Human Resources Business Partner
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