OR Tech, Part Time Variable

Ocean State Job Lot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare seeks an Operating Room Technician to assist the surgical team under supervision. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and sterile field integrity to support high-quality perioperative care.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and BLS; CST is preferred. Minimum 18 months perioperative experience in acute care is required. The position aligns with the hospital's mission and core values while promoting teamwork and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; BLS certification required.
• CST certification preferred.
• Minimum 18 months of acute care perioperative hospital experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterility, and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service in all communications.
• Collaborates with circulating nurse and OR supervisor to ensure safe procedures.
• Sets up and maintains sterile field and supplies for procedures.
• Monitors instrument counts and specimen identification during surgery.
• Follows hospital policies and participates in quality and performance improvement.
• Supports patient-family centered care within Watson Model principles.

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Surgical Technologist CST

Job description

The Operating Room Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of Perioperative Services Clinical Unit Supervisor (CUS). He/she will assist the surgical team in providing high quality health care to the patients requiring surgical intervention. He/she will apply knowledge of aseptic technique, principles of sterilization and understanding of the purpose and use of surgical instruments. This position requires close concentration and a high degree of accuracy and organization to prepare, set up and assist on various surgical procedures. Operating Room Technician is responsible as an individual and as part of the professional team to perform to the highest standards in order to provide the optimal results in perioperative patient care. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee must support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and physicians.
• Communicates all necessary information to the Circulating Nurse and/or Operating Room Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
• Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment throughout the surgical procedure.
• Maintains and monitors sterility of the surgical field/equipment/environment throughout the procedure.
• Decontaminates, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments when necessary.
• Works in collaboration with circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts throughout procedures as well as identification of the surgical specimens.
• Verifies equipment functions properly before the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care within the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and Commitment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

High School Diploma required, BLS certification required.

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

B. Qualifications/Experience

Minimum of at least 18 months of experience in an acute care perioperative services hospital setting. Internal candidates in good standing with approved certification may be considered without the minimum experience requirement.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of core curriculum of Surgical Technologist education & training, current infection control practices, sharp-related injury prevention, instruments and sterilization procedures.

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