Operating Room Technician I, (Certified Surgical Technologist) Perioperative Services

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking an Operating Room Technician I to support surgical teams under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role requires training in sterile techniques and anatomy to assist with invasive procedures and diagnostic interventions.

The technician will scrub for various procedures and participate in quality improvement, education, and keeping current with standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• Eligible to sit for the LCC‑ST certifying examination.
• One year of related experience preferred; certification as an OR Technician (LCC‑ST) plus one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and operating room activities under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique and anatomy to support procedures.
• Scrub for minor/major and endoscopic procedures.
• Participate in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities and continuing education requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and work efficiently in a temperature-controlled OR environment.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Patience and tact

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technician Program

Eligible to sit for LCC-ST certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Operating Room Technician I position is to be under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. The OR Technician I performs various duties to assist with surgical procedures and related operating room activities. The OR Technician I delivers care as reflected in the Association of Surgical Technologists' Recommended Standards of Practice in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care. The OR Technician I possesses knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tolls and technologist to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The OR Technician I demonstrates competency to scrub for minor/major surgical and endoscopic surgical procedures. An Operating Room Technician I is a certified technician. The OR Technician I participates in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements, participates in student teaching activities, upholds Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives, demonstrates knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists' Recommended Standards of Practice, AORN's Age Specific Competency Statements and demonstrates professional growth and development. Measurement of performance behavior is "as observed by Nurse Manager and/or Educational Specialist according to OR policy and procedure" unlessotherwise indicated.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician Program. Candidates must be eligible to sit for the LCC-ST certifying examination. One (1) year of related experience preferred. Certification as an Operating Room Technician (LCC-ST) plus one (1) year of related experience preferred. Constant walking, bending, stooping and standing for long periods of time. Pushing and pulling of heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds and OR beds. Must maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance. Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with physicians and fellow workers. Must pay attention to detail. Must have excellent hand-eye coordination. Must be selfmotivated and work in an efficient and effective manner. Must work in air-conditioned environment with temperature of 65-73 degrees and humidity of 45-55%. When assigned to pediatric cases, temperature may be up to 85-90 degrees F. Must wear hospital provided scrub attire while on duty. Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains and exposure to contagious disease via and body fluids. Potential for exposure to anesthesia waste gases, ethylene oxide, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure agents and radiation. Willingness to work with employees at various levels of skill, knowledge and abilities.