Operating Room Support Technician I

tuftsmedicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Operating Room Support Technician to assist in surgical procedures, ensure room readiness, transport patients, and manage equipment in a fast-paced OR setting.

Under supervision of OR leaders, you will handle turnover, stock inventory, and coordinate with CPD and blood banks, with a focus on safety and efficiency. A High School diploma is required; an Associate's degree or OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• One year of experience in operating room or surgical area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental Services with room turnover and set up specialized equipment for cases.
• Transport patients and equipment between floors and OR suites, coordinating with CPD for sterile items.
• Move blood products and specimens to the correct locations as needed.
• Safely transfer patients from OR tables to beds under clinical guidance.
• Position patients and secure tables/devices for safe attachments during procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of procedural areas and core zones.
• Monitor and replenish medical gas and fluid supplies; manage expiration dates and disposal."
• Return carts, kits, and scopes to Central Processing and assist with decontamination flow as required.
• Comply with relevant regulations (JCAHO, CMS, DPH, HIPAA) and participate in process improvements.
• Respond to Vocera calls promptly and clock in for on-call shifts within 45 minutes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Operating Room Support Technician to assist in surgical procedures, ensure room readiness, transport patients, and manage equipment in a fast-paced OR setting.

Under supervision of OR leaders, you will handle turnover, stock inventory, and coordinate with CPD and blood banks, with a focus on safety and efficiency. A High School diploma is required; an Associate's degree or OR experience is preferred.