Operating Room Tech - Main OR

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Operating Room Tech in Pittsfield, MA. Responsible for assisting with surgical procedures under supervision, this position requires knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques and medical terminology. Candidates must have a certification as LPN or CST and be certified in Basic Life Support. This role involves working within a team to ensure patient safety and comfort, with potential weekend rotations. Join a dynamic operating team dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include knowledge of surgical aseptic technique.
• Must be familiar with surgical procedures, instruments, and medical terminology.
• Recent experience in Operating Room technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the technical aspects of surgical interventions.
• Work as part of the Operating Room Team.
• Anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques

Familiarity with surgical procedures and instruments

Ability to understand medical terminology

Quick and accurate responses to stimuli

Education

License, Certification & Registration: LPNCST - 1 of LPN or CST

Certified in Basic Life Support

Job description

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 patients advocate.

Position Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.

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

Other Requirements

• Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team required.
• Has verbal ability to use and understand medical terminology to fulfill quickly and accurately Surgeon and Nurse instructions.
• Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.
• Rotation on-call system participation required.
• May be required to rotate to weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing.
• Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department.
• 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.
• Able to show competency in all surgical equipment used at BMC and Crane ORs.