Operative Clinical Technician

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking an Operative Clinical Technician to support the OR team across pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Under close supervision, you will help maintain a sterile, safe operating room and assist the nurse with patient care and room readiness.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience, and BLS/CPR certification, with responsibilities spanning patient care, equipment handling, and efficient room turnover.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience required in a clinical or hospital setting.
• BLS (CPR) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Operating Room is clean and safe per hospital and Infection Control guidelines to provide a sterile environment.
• Prepare rooms for new patients as directed by the nurse to ensure availability for upcoming surgeries.
• Relocate Operating Room equipment to provide nurses with sterile equipment for surgery.
• Provide care for patients under supervision to organize patient care plans and treatments.
• Monitor supply levels of items like linens to maintain patient comfort.
• Coordinate transportation of specimens, patients, and labs to connect resources with patient needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile environment

Room prep

Equipment handling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Operative Clinical Technician supports the nurse in the Operating Room in medical procedures for pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Working under close supervision, this role ensures that the Operating Room is clean and safe in line with hospital and Infection Control guidelines.

Essential Job Function:

• Ensures that the Operating Room is clean and safe in accordance with the hospital and Infection Control guidelines in order to provide a sterile environment.
• Prepares rooms for new patients as directed by the nurse to provide sufficient room availability for upcoming surgeries.
• Relocates Operating Room equipment to various locations in the hospital so that nurses are provided with all necessary sterile equipment for surgery.
• Provides care for patients under the supervision of the nurse in order to organize patient care plans and treatments.
• Monitors supply levels of necessary items like linens to provide a comfortable environment for patients.
• Handles the responses to requests for the transportation of specimens, patients, and labs in order to connect the proper resources with patient needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required: 1 year.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.