Operating Room Technician Job Kansas City area,Missouri USA,Healthcare

Overview

Operating Room Technician
, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Tech, or Scrub Tech. An OR Tech will prepare, maintain, and assist in the operating room (OR) to ensure surgeries run smoothly and safely, including management of surgical instruments. You will be part of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to create a safe and efficient environment for surgery, helping surgeries proceed smoothly.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns
Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before the surgery begins, this may include surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices
Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections
Hand instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure, know the functions of each tool, and anticipate what the surgeon may need next
Monitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncontaminated; if anything becomes unsterile, it is their responsibility to quickly replace it or inform the team
Count all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery
Reset the operating room after surgery, ensure it is stocked and organized for the next procedure, following strict protocols for safety and hygiene

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience (surgical setting preferred).

Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties (i.e. General, Ortho, Urology and GYN).

Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Two to Three years experience working in an operating room setting or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire and maintained current

Must be proficient in the following specialties within 6 months: a. Gen b. Gyn c. Urol d. Vasc e. ENT/Plastics

Must be proficient in one of the following specialties within 6 months: a. Major Vascular b. Ortho c. Neuro

Proficient is defined as the associate can perform cases in that specialty independently.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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