Operating Room Technician

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking an Operating Room Aide to assist with direct patient care and daily unit functions under supervision. Duties include obtaining equipment for operative cases, setting up the OR, and assisting with patient positioning under the RN circulator.

Responsibilities also cover transporting instruments to decontamination, cleaning between cases, and ensuring all supplies are ready for procedures. Prior ORA experience and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining equipment, supplies and positioning aids for operative cases.
• Assisting with setting up the operating room, holding limbs for surgical prep, and assisting with patient positioning under the direction of the RN circulator.
• Dismantling and transporting dirty instruments and equipment to the decontamination area.
• Performing room cleaning and turnover duties between cases and patient transport.
• Performing final checks of case carts to ensure that all needed supplies and equipment are available for surgical procedures.

Skills

Operating room experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Aide assists in providing direct patient care and tasks required for daily unit functions.

Duties include:

• Obtaining equipment, supplies and positioning aids for operative cases.

• Assisting with setting up the operating room, holding limbs for surgical prep, and assisting with patient positioning under the direction of the RN circulator.

• Dismantling and transporting dirty instruments and equipment to the decontamination area.

• Performing room cleaning and turnover duties between cases and patient transport.

• Performing final checks of case carts to ensure that all needed supplies and equipment are available for surgical procedures.

Experience

Previous experience working in an operating room as an ORA.

Minimum Education

A high school diploma or GED is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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