Operating Room Technician II CVOR

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham is seeking an Operating Room Technician II (Scrub Technician) for the Cardiovascular Operating Room. This full-time, day-shift position includes call shifts and requires readiness to support the surgical team throughout cardiovascular procedures.

The role focuses on preparing, maintaining and anticipating instruments, equipment and supplies, ensuring safety and that procedures run smoothly with patient safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing instrument, equipment and supplies for cardiovascular procedures.
• Maintain a safe operating room environment and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and team during procedures.
• Support clerical tasks and patient transport as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments and supplies for cardiovascular surgeries.
• Facilitate safe and efficient conduct of procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure patient safety.
• Support clerical tasks and patient transport as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Program or 3 years Operating Room Technician experience

Current BLS certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Job description

In Cardiovascular Operating Room at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday with call shifts.

Summary:

The Operating Room Technician II (often referred to as Scrub Technician) assists the team by preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument, equipment, supply and procedural needs for all cardiovascular 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 and assistants.

Other information:

• Assists in clerical work, patient transportation and other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Program or 3 years Operating Room Technician experience

Experience:

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

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries:

• Current BLS certification required
• CertifiedSurgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support
• Certified Surgical Technologist

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 0 Year Staff Level

Schedule: Monday-Friday with call shifts, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts