Operating Room Core Technician

Upland Hills Health; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with matching dollars

Two wellness center facilities

Employer sponsored events

Job summary

Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, WI, seeks an Operating Room Core Technician to support turnover, equipment readiness, and supplies for scheduled procedures. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred candidates will have experience in OR or sterile processing, CRCST certification or willingness to obtain, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a rural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Previous experience in an Operating Room, Sterile Processing, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile processing workflow preferred.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST or equivalent), or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Experience working in a critical access hospital or rural healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operating room turnover between cases, including cleaning, restocking, and preparation of rooms in accordance with hospital policy and infection prevention standards.
• Supports anesthesia turnover by assisting with equipment readiness and supply replenishment as directed.
• Assists with case picking and preparation, ensuring appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are available for scheduled procedures.
• Assists with sterile processing activities, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and transport of surgical instruments per departmental guidelines.
• Transports instruments, equipment, and supplies between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department.
• Stocks, organizes, and maintains surgical and anesthesia supplies; monitors inventory levels and communicates supply needs.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of OR core areas and storage spaces.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards at all times.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support surgical workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Surgical Services operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position:Operating Room Core Technician

Location: Dodgeville, WI

Job Id:869

# of Openings:1

Position Title: Operating Room Core Technician

Location:Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Operating Room Core Technician in the Surgical Services Department

Role Responsibilities:

• Assists with operating room turnover between cases, including cleaning, restocking, and preparation of rooms in accordance with hospital policy and infection prevention standards
• Supports anesthesia turnover by assisting with equipment readiness and supply replenishment as directed
• Assists with case picking and preparation, ensuring appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are available for scheduled procedures
• Assists with sterile processing activities, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and transport of surgical instruments per departmental guidelines
• Transports instruments, equipment, and supplies between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department
• Stocks, organizes, and maintains surgical and anesthesia supplies; monitors inventory levels and communicates supply needs
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of OR core areas and storage spaces
• Adheres to infection control, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards at all times
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support surgical workflow
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Surgical Services operations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detailrequired.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Previous experience in an Operating Room, Sterile Processing, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile processing workflowspreferred.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST or equivalent), or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Experience working in a critical access hospital or rural healthcare environmentpreferred.

Employee Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!

Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!

Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!

Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!

Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!

Why Upland Hills Health:

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!