Clinical Support Tech I: Operating Room

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Health System in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an OR Clinical Support Tech I to assist the operating room team with technical support, patient positioning, and prep under RN direction.

The role includes preparing equipment per procedure cards, maintaining endoscopy, robotics, imaging, and video systems, and supporting with room turnover and specimen transport.

Occasional duties as Operating Room Assistant and communication of pertinent information to RNs are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assists the OR team with technical support and assisting the physician and/or RN.
• Prepares equipment and specialty items for procedures per preference cards.
• Assists with patient positioning and prepping under the RN.
• Maintains and cleans equipment including endoscopy, robotics, imaging, and video gear.
• Supports room turnover and specimen transport.

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Clinical Support Tech I assists the OR team providing technical support and assisting the physician and/or RN. This role assists with patient positioning/prepping under the direction of the RN and, depending on area, may assist with maintenance and care of technology and equipment including but not limited to endoscopy, Robotics, Image guided (superdimensions), and video equipment.
• Assists with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and protocols.
• Prepares equipment and specialty items for procedures according to preference cards. Responsible for communicating pertinent information to the RN.
• Additional functions include general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, and assisting OR team with patient care (positioning and prepping). Performs other duties as assigned.
• May function in the role of Operating Room Assistant as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

HOI OR only

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