OR Tech: Speed & Precision in the Operating Room

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an OR Support Technician at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. This role provides technical support for the surgical team, assists with patient transport, equipment preparation and case setup to improve turnover times and patient safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean OR environment, stock management, and assisting with patient positioning and intra-operative errands as needed. High school diploma required; healthcare terminology exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent or post high school diploma / highest degree earned
• Experience - Work experience with supply management/health care terminology/operating room environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aids the turning of rooms by assisting with cleanup and initiating setups for new cases.
• Responsible for transport of all patients to and from OR from all areas of the hospital. Assist with patient preparation for surgery (i.e. skin clip and scrub.)
• Runs intra-operative errands for the staff during cases, (i.e. lab work, specimens, picking up instruments from Central Sterile). Responds to needs of O.R. staff as needed for supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Maintains environment in a clean and orderly fashion. Keeps trash, linen, and supplies in proper locations. Problem solves and prioritizes work.
• Stocks supplies and responds to inventory management by informing supervisor or designee if supplies are inappropriate. May initiate resolution in emergency.
• Assists with patient positioning while following principles of good body mechanics to prevent injury to self and or the patient.
• Assembles equipment outside of assigned room(s) for "to follow" case (i.e. positioning aids, ice bags, coolers with ice, video equipment, specialty carts, headlights, loupes, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply management

Healthcare terminology

Operating room

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking an OR Support Technician at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. This role provides technical support for the surgical team, assists with patient transport, equipment preparation and case setup to improve turnover times and patient safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean OR environment, stock management, and assisting with patient positioning and intra-operative errands as needed. High school diploma required; healthcare terminology exposure preferred.