OR Tech II - Operating Room - Full Time

Guthrie; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operating Room Technician ‐ II to join their dedicated team. This entry-level position involves aiding the Operating Room Team by preparing patients and equipment for surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will maintain a sterile environment, operate essential equipment, and ensure that supplies are readily available. With a commitment to excellence in health care, this role offers the chance to contribute to a tradition of service within the community. If you are passionate about health care and eager to make a difference, consider this opportunity to grow within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with CPR certification within 6 months.
• One year of experience in a surgical or nursing support role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient and equipment preparation for surgical procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility in the operating room environment.
• Communicate effectively with health care team members.

Skills

Maintaining sterility

Effective communication

Time management

Cost-saving strategies

Education

High School Education or GED

Tools

Autoclaves

Steris

Cidex OPA

Job description

The Operating Room Technician ‐ II will aid the Operating Room Team Members prior, during, and after surgical procedures. The main functions of this position will include transporting; working with operating room personnel to assist in patient and equipment preparation; obtaining, maintaining, and processing sterile supplies; and maintaining a clean environment within the department.

Education, License & Cert:
High School Education or GED required. Certified in Basic CPR within 6 months of hire.

Experience:
One‐year experience working in a support role in a surgical or nursing department. Desirable candidates possess certification in a health‐related field.

Essential Functions:

• Maintaining sterility
• Works in collaboration with CPD to process and obtain sterile/unsterile supplies.
• Assembles and prepares sterile and unsterile supplies for OR departments.
• Operates autoclaves, Steris, and Cidex OPA; completes biological tests and documents.
• Maintaining supplies and equipment
• Reorder and put away stock medications/authorization to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
• Maintaining a clean environment
• Responsible for accurate and clear communication to other members of the health care team.
• Is proactive in controlling costs by seeking any cost saving strategies and reporting them to the department manager.
• Follows hospital/nursing department policies and procedures.
• Represents the hospital in a professional courteous manner.
• Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, and priority setting.

Other Duties:

• Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
• Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.

About Us:
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care