OR Technician

AHMC HealthCare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare in Anaheim Regional Medical Center seeks an OR Tech to support Surgical Services by coordinating instrumentation and scrubbing during procedures. Under supervision, you ensure aseptic technique and assist clinicians, patients and staff in accordance with AHMC policies.

The role requires knowledge of instrument processing, asepsis standards and collaboration with the surgical team. This position supports AHMC Inc initiatives and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year related experience in an acute surgical setting (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or military training program.
• Expertise with instrument processing and asepsis.
• Knowledge of sterility standards (AAMI and AORN).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical instrumentation and scrub technologist activities.
• Ensure availability and proper maintenance of instrumentation and supplies.
• Adhere to asepsis principles, policies and procedures.
• Support patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Scrub technologist

Asepsis knowledge

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Surgical technologist program graduate

Job description

Under direct supervision, the OR Tech supports the department of Surgical Services in the provision of patient care by the coordination of surgical instrumentation and performance of scrub technologist activities. Responsibilities include providing organizational, communication and assistive skills necessary to facilitate the flow of surgical services activities, ensuring availability and proper maintenance of instrumentation and surgical supplies, adhering to principles of asepsis and policies and procedures, demonstrating knowledge of surgical procedures and providing support to patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values of AHMC- ARMC and AHMC Inc. The employee shall support AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC Inc initiatives.

Education/Training/Experience

• A minimum of one year related experience in an acute surgical setting preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, military training program or equivalent formal training program required.
• Expertise with instrument processing and asepsis.
• Knowledge of sterility standards, AAMI and AORN.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current BLS-HCP
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)