Operating Room Tech I - Full-time/Days

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare in the Central Valley of California is seeking an Operating Room (OR) Technician to join a large perioperative team. You will assist with patient care, equipment setup, and ensuring safety and quality in a busy 12-OR environment alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other specialists.

Under physician and RN supervision, you will contribute to efficient perioperative workflows and patient outcomes, meeting safety standards and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required).
• OR Tech program or 3 years OR Tech experience (required).
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire or transfer (required).
• Minimum six (6) months related experience (preferred).
• Medical terminology preferred.

Job description

About Us

The Pediatric Perioperative Department at Valley Children’s is a robust division, incorporating many procedural areas and their associated support services. Periop supports every service line within a healthcare system providing care to patients within the Central Valley and its surrounding areas, collaborating with outlying facilities to accomplish the mission of the organization to provide the best care to our patients, always.

With 12 Operating Rooms, you will work closely with surgeons or proceduralists, anesthesiologists, and other specialty technicians in order to provide care to patients. You will work within a team to set up for procedures, ensure safety and quality during surgery, and meet the goals of providing the best care possible to our patient population in an exciting OR environment. Surgical services offered in the OR at Valley Children’s include Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, General & GI Surgery, Urology, Robotic Assisted Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery, and Dental Surgery.

A few notable achievements for our Periop department include being part of the highly skilled care teams recognized as some of the best in the country and the receiving the Competency & Credentialing Institute’s (CCI) award for a high percentage of certified perioperative nurses, advancing a culture of patient safety.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the direct and indirect care of patient's/families as assigned under the direction and supervision of the physician and/or Registered Nurse. Adheres to safety standards identified within the institution to ensure safe and efficient patient care delivery. Collects data pertinent to patient assessment in a systematic method emphasis on physiological, psychosocial, environmental, and cognitive patient status. The technician's practice is performed within the scope of training and in accordance with policies of Valley Children's Healthcare.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Program Successful completion of Operating Room Technician training OR 3 years experience as an OR Tech in lieu of formal program. (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum six (6) months Related experience (preferred)

Skills And Abilities

• Medical terminology preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$32.36 - $47.00

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

86.25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

34.5

Daily Hours

11.5