JOB TITLE: OR Tech

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00, based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: OR Tech will perform nursing-related duties in providing for personal and environment for patients across the perioperative care continuum. The OR Tech will work in a structured environment under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The OR Tech will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care in accordance with the standards of care of the facility, following the approved policies and procedures.

The OR Tech performs duties as above when needed, but primarily involved in team assistance to include room turnovers, sterile supply management, case cart preparation, assisting with quarterly inventory, and perform patient care activities under the direction of registered nurses. OR Tech provides assistance to surgeon with retracting for total joint surgical cases.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Nursing

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• BLS Certified
• Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians, and ability to communicate with others effectively and respectfully.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the perioperative setting scrubbing and assisting under the supervision of surgeon, PA/RNFA and RN

I. GENERAL CLEANING DUTIES
A. Assist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice.
B. Performs various general cleaning duties to maintain surgical suite in a clean and orderly manner.
C. Performs all assigned errands and duties promptly.
D. Sets up mop buckets.
E. Terminally cleans special equipment
F. Collects soiled lined from the ORs, and Preop/PACU areas

II. RESTOCKING DUTIES
A. Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and perioperative areas.
B. Restocks the ORs with supplies.
C. Refill the blanket warmer and fluid warmer as needed throughout the day.
D. Assists with inventory quarterly per policy.
E. Assists with checking outdates monthly.
F. Properly returns sterile supplies and equipment using appropriate precautions to maintain sterility.
G. Restocks clean supply room when deliveries arrive.
H. Restocks scrub sinks and cabinets (mask, brushes, booties, soaps, etc…)
I. Restock Neptunes manifolds, and dock neptunes to run washes nightly/(weekly long cycle).

III. PATIENT CARE DUTIES
A. Maintains BLS certification.
B. Practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC policy and guidelines.
C. Demonstrates knowledge of how to maintain a sterile field; supervised by surgeon, PA/RNFA and RN.
D. Assist with patient positioning, lifting and/or transferring in perioperative area
E. Assist with patient care as needed in PACU after OR cases are complete
F. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the hospital, and in compliance with HIPPA
G. Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations.
H. Assists in surgery with retracting, under direct supervision of surgeon.
I. Demonstrates proficiency with setting up medical equipment safely
J. Assist with transport of patients after discharge as needed

IV. GENERAL DUTIES
A. Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and educational requirements as appropriate.
B. Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
C. Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
D. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control and isolation procedures. At all times, adheres to the Facility policies and procedures and scope of practice.
E. Other duties as assigned.

V. SELF DEVELOPMENT / BEHAVIOR
A. Takes responsibility to ensure high- quality care and service.
B. Promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and families.
C. Makes decisions consistent with the organization’s vision and values.
D. Actively supports decisions of leadership once they are made.
E. Expresses differences of opinion in a constructive, professional manner.
F. Observes and reports unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient’s health and welfare in a timely manner.
G. Demonstrates cost-conscious behavior with efficient use of resources.
H. Accepts responsibility for actions and assists other team members to facilitate successful operation of the unit.
I. Reports to work as scheduled and completes work in a timely manner.
J. Adheres to departmental dress code, personal hygiene, and maintains a professional appearance. Covers facial hair while in the OR.
K. Follows proper channel of communication.
L. Reads and adheres to policies stated in Policy Stat.
M. Utilizes performance evaluation as a guide for self-improvement.
N. Uses constructive criticism to effect positive change in behavior.
O. Maintains current on Healthstream and self-evaluation activities

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen;
• use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, instruments or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. Employee must be able to stand and hold retractors.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.