Operating Room/Anesthesia Tech

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health seeks an Operating Room/Anesthesia Tech to transport patients of all ages to and from the surgical suite, assist with positioning and prepping, and maintain OR cleanliness. The role requires adherence to JCAHO, HIPAA and OSHA standards and stocking and organizing department supplies within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and strong communication skills, with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and lift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the surgical suite.
• Assist with positioning and prepping patients for procedures.
• Maintain OR area cleanliness and restock supplies.
• Assist with cleaning of surgical suites.
• Adhere to hospital policies and hand-off procedures.
• Stock supplies for department.

Skills

Communication skills

OR experience preferred

Physical endurance

Verbal and written instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Operating Room/Anesthesia Tech

This individual is responsible for transporting newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients to and from the surgical suite in compliance to JCAHO, HIPAA and OSHA standards. Aids in positioning and prepping patients for all types of surgical procedures. Maintains OR area cleanliness and restocks supplies. Assists with cleaning of surgical suites. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Critical Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, SPD or OR experience preferred
• Good communication skills
• Understands and follows verbal and written instructions
• BLS required
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Transports patients and patient charts for all sections of the department, following hospital and departmental policy
• Possesses knowledge and skills to care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and multi-cultural patients in a hospital setting
• Obtains blood and other specimens correctly and in a timely manner
• Complies with “hand-off” policy
• Stocks supplies for department
• Attends meetings as assigned
• Adheres to departmental dress code
• Performs other related duties as assigned

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.