Operating Room Tech

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is looking for an Operating Room Tech to join their team in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The role involves supporting surgical interventions and working closely with RNs in the Operating Room.

Qualifications include a valid license as LPN or CST and certification in Basic Life Support. Candidates must be familiar with surgical procedures and excel under pressure. Additional responsibilities include rotating assignments and effective communication with medical personnel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.
• Familiarity with surgical procedures and equipment is necessary.
• Recent experience in Operating Room technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing services in the Operating Room under supervision.
• Work as part of the Operating Room Team to support surgical procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical aseptic technique

Understanding of surgical procedures

Verbal ability in medical terminology

Ability to perform in stressful situations

Education

Certification in Basic Life Support

LPN or CST certification

Job description

Overview

The Operating Room Tech is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide Services in the Operating Room under the supervision and responsibility of the Operating Room Director and RN circulatory nurses or their designee. As part of the Operating Room Team, the tech responsible for the technical aspects of the patient’s surgical intervention. The Operating Room Tech and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patients advocate.

Responsibilities

• The Operating Room Tech is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide services in the Operating Room under the supervision and responsibility of the Operating Room Director and RN circulatory nurses or their designee. As part of the Operating Room Team, the tech is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient’s surgical intervention. The Operating Room Tech and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patient’s advocate."

Position Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.
  • Familiarity with basic surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, physiology, microbiology, anatomy and psychological process required.
  • Recent experience in Operating Room technology.
• Education and Training:
• License, Certification & Registration:
  • LPNCST - 1 of LPN or CST
  • Certified in Basic Life Support required.
• Other Requirements:
  • Has verbal ability to use and understand medical terminology to fulfill quickly and accurately Surgeons and Nurses instructions.
  • Assignments will rotate between Crane and Main OR
  • Rotation on-call system participation required.
  • Must be willing to float to other organizational locations for which the colleague has received training.
  • Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team required.
  • Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.
  • Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli.
  • Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Maintain competency in all surgical equipment as required.
  • Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique
  • Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations
  • Demonstrated professional communication with all internal and external contacts