Operating Room Tech
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The posted compensation range of $41.57 - $47.09 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
As an Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator.
Daily, you may access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy. Your role ensures seamless and safe OR function, supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility.
Success in this role requires meticulous attention, strong surgical and sterile technique knowledge, excellent teamwork, and adherence to all policies.
- Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures. Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field. Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow. Utilizes physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case. Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures. Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants. Prepares intraoperative staples/sutures and cuts sutures as requested. Performs sponges, needles, and instrument counts at the direction of the circulating RN. Other duties as directed by surgeon or circulating RN within the scope their practice. Accurately handles specimens. Knowledgeable of all types and amounts of local anesthetic/drugs/solutions used during procedure and identifies the type/amount correctly to surgeon and RN Circulator. Performs technical functions under the direction of the surgeon during procedure, i.e. suctions and irrigates operative site and retracts tissue as directed. Reports break in aseptic technique to circulating RN and surgeon. Accurately performs sterilization and disinfection procedures in relation to the operation of sterilizers. Checks schedule for assignments and
- room changes daily. Performs hand scrub according to unit structure standards. Gowns and gloves self and other members of the surgical team. Assists with patient needs as requested/required and remains aware of patient level of consciousness. Assists in removal of scrub solutions from operative area an application of dressings. Assists in transfer of patient from OR table to gurney. Assists in disposal or removal to cleaning area of used equipment/supplies, linen and waste as outlined in Infection Control policies and procedures. Functions as a team member to prepare/clean room for next case and assist in other responsibilities to facilitate the efficiency of the room/unit (i.e., washes equipment, mops floors, transports patients, etc. as requested). Seeks assistance in areas of question. Responds effectively in emergency situations.
- Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.
- Organizational Skills: Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette. Understands and uses medical terminology accurately. Includes reporting abnormals or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in timely manner.
- Self Development: Is accountable for self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. Participates in relevant inservice programs and continuing education activities.
Job Requirements
Required
- Other Graduate of an accredited surgical technologyprogram with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main OR or 1 year, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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