Operating Room Technician II

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a full-time Operating Room Technician II to assist the surgical team in the operating room. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, ensuring safety, and facilitating procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience or equivalent certification. Current BLS certification is required, and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred. This position is crucial for patient safety in a busy operating environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years Operating Room Technician experience or complete an approved program.
• Current BLS certification is required; CST is preferred.
• Understanding of surgical procedures and needs of the surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.
• Facilitate safe conduct of surgical procedures.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment and a safe operating environment.

Skills

Operating Room Technician experience

Basic Life Support

Surgeon anticipation

Surgical procedures safety

Education

High School Diploma

Approved Operating Room Technician Program

Job description

Location & Schedule

In Operating Room at Main Campus Children's of Alabama. Full-time Day Shift, Monday-Friday 06:45-15:15, With Call.

Summary

The Operating Room Technician II (often referred to as Scrub Technician) assists the Team Leader by preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument, equipment, supply and procedural needs for all service-related surgical procedures. ORT II is responsible for facilitating the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Program or 2 years Operating Room Technician experience

Experience

• 2 years Operating Room Technician experience required in lieu of program graduation

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Current BLS certification required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Basic Life Support

Nonessential:

• Certified Surgical Technologist

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• 2 Years Staff Level

Operating Room Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines an operating room (OR) as a place of service specifically equipped and staffed for the sole purpose of performing surgical procedures. At Children’s of Alabama, we are a Level 1 Trauma center providing a full-service operating room that provides surgical procedures in the following services: Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Dental, Gynecology, Pulmonary and Transplant Surgery-livers and kidneys. An operating room experience is the epitome of teamwork. With at least one Surgeon, one Anesthesiologist, one Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), one Circulating Nurse and one Scrub Nurse or Certified Scrub Technician taking care of one patient at a time. Providing surgical care in a sterile environment. Since Children’s of Alabama is a teaching institution, you may also have residents, fellows, and physician assistants in addition to the already mentioned team members.