Operating Room Technician

CommonSpirit Health; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, maintain sterile conditions, and assist during procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes.

You will use physician's preference cards to source instruments and supplies, ensure sharps safety, and actively participate in case flow and equipment management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Operating Room Technician experience in an acute care setting or graduation from an accredited surgical technology program with externship.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Proven ability to set up sterile fields and assist in procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the operating room and equipment to prevent delays.
• Obtain instruments and supplies using physician's preference cards.
• Maintain a sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Assist during surgical procedures and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Manage supplies and sharps containment and disposal.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Surgical instrument setup

Sharps safety

Education

Surgical Technology program completion

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the surgical healthcare team, providing essential technical and supportive services within our fast-paced Operating Room environment. You will be instrumental in preparing the surgical suite, ensuring sterile conditions, and actively assisting during procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.

Every day you will meticulously set up and prepare the operating room, utilizing physician's preference cards to obtain necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for each case.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical skills with a deep understanding of aseptic technique principles. You will be able to effectively communicate and collaborate as a team member, anticipate surgical needs, and maintain a safe working environment.

• Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.
• Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow.
• Utilizes physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case.
• Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures.
• Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Operating Room Technician experience in an acute care setting or graduation from an accredited surgical technology program with externship at Mercy San Juan Main OR.
• (When the unit is staffed with enough experienced surgical techs to support a recent graduate of a surgical tech program or internship, applicants without the requisite experience may be considered).
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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