Operating Room Technician

St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team with turnover, sterile processing, and instrument decontamination.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning in the perioperative setting, including assisting with orthopedic procedures as a sterile retractor holder. The position offers on-the-job training and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and support staff to ensure patient safety and efficient operating

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform operating room turnover between surgical cases.
• Assist with room setup, equipment movement, and supply management.
• Learn sterile processing, instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
• Train to scrub into designated orthopedic cases and assist as a retractor holder.
• Assist with patient transfers and positioning.
• Follow infection control, safety, and sterile technique standards.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and support staff.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Operating Room Technician (OR Tech)

Position Summary

The Operating Room Technician supports the surgical team by assisting with operating room turnover, sterile processing, instrumentation decontamination, and patient care activities. This position offers on- job training for individuals interested in developing skills in the perioperative setting, including assisting with orthopedic procedures as a sterile retractor holder.

Responsibilities

• Perform operating room turnover between surgical cases.
• Assist with room setup, equipment movement, and supply management.
• Learn sterile processing, instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
• Train to scrub into designated orthopedic cases and assist as a retractor holder.
• Assist with patient transfers and positioning.
• Follow infection control, safety, and sterile technique standards.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and support staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and professional.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry instrument trays and supplies.
• Ability to push, pull, and move equipment.
• Ability to assist with transferring and positioning patients.

Ideal Candidate:

A highly motivated team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn all aspects of the operating room and sterile processing environment.