Operating Room Technician

Methodist Hospital Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. You will prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, manage instruments per physician preference cards, and actively assist during procedures to ensure patient safety and smooth case flow for optimal outcomes.

One year OR experience or completion of an accredited surgical technology program with externship is preferred, along with Basic

Qualifications

• One year OR experience.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room and prepare case instruments per physician preference cards.
• Maintain sterile field and follow aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.
• Assist during procedures, anticipate needs, and maintain safe, efficient case flow.
• Manage supplies and sharps containment, safety, and disposal during procedures.

Skills

OR experience

Aseptic technique

Team communication

Education

Surgical Technology program (externship)

BLS Certification

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 must 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 OR experience.
• Or graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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