OR Technician - Saginaw

MyMichigan Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking an Operating Room Technician to stock the OR suite, prep scrub basins, and ensure instrument/scope cleanliness for cases.

The role involves transport between OR and departments, plus maintaining documentation and participating in sterile processing tasks as trained. BLS is required; AGST certification is expected at hire.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as an operating room technician with 60 scope cleanings.
• AGST (Advanced GI Technical Specialist) certification required at hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with individuals and groups at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize OR rooms after each case and maintain cleanliness of work areas and scrub sinks.
• Stock sanitation supplies, linens, solutions, and specimen containers in work areas and OR rooms.
• Provide transport services for items and occasional patients between the OR and other departments.
• Knowledge of flexible scope reprocessing, handling trays of sterile instruments and sterile packages through training and competency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AGST certification (SGNA)

Tools

Sterile processing basics

Job description

Summary

The operating room technician stocks the operating room suite, scrub basin preparatory area and equipment needed to perform operating room cases. The ORT performs tasks of cleaning, terminally disinfecting/sterilizing scopes, instruments and equipment in the operating room maintaining necessary documentation in compliance with regulatory agencies. This position works with the operating room team to help transport what is needed to the operating room suite to provide the team with stock, equipment, essentials to perform the procedure.

Responsibilities

• (30%)* Provides for sanitation of OR rooms after each case and maintains cleanliness of work areas and scrub sinks.
• (30%)* Stocks work areas and OR rooms with sanitation supplies, linens, solutions, and specimen containers.
• (25%)* Provides transport services for items and occasional patients between the OR and other departments.
• (15%)* Has a knowledge base of flexible scope reprocessing, handling trays of sterile instruments and sterile packages through training and competency.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Relays materials through the case cart system and tube system to the OR rooms, in a timely manner.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the supply room for the purpose of stocking.

Process instruments and equipment not sent to the Sterile Processing Department.

Carries phone to communicate and answers appropriately.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, gets along well with others, and work independently in a positive manner.

Remains alert in recognizing signs of distress in patients during transfer.

Receives assignments by communicating with the OR front desk and communicates with the circulating nurse of the rooms assigned.

Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Required Education

Education: High School Diploma Comments: or GED

Other Information

EQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Six months experience as an operating room technician with 60 scope cleanings required as provided on self documentation of scope cleanings.

Completion of Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGST) through (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) SGNA required at the time of hire or transfer to position.

Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abbreviations necessary to understand information and instructions.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, standards, isolation, and sterile techniques preferred.

Medical Terminology; college courses preferred.

Patient Care Tech experience preferred.

Sterile Processing experience preferred.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Other Comments

At MyMichigan Health, we hold these values to be fundamental:

Values:

Excellence - We offer nothing less than the best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care and customer service. We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve.

Integrity - We do the right thing, each time, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect, demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity. We communicate openly and honestly. We recognize the unique individuality of each person. In all that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards.

Teamwork - We provide individual commitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone - most importantly, our patients. It promotes efficiency, fosters professional and organizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation.

Accountability - We accept responsibility for all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts. We are responsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another. We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust.

Behavior Standards:

We use the following behaviors to support our values and provide a clear and simple description of exactly what is expected of every employee: Attitude is Everything, Reward and Recognition, Thoughtful Communication, Teamwork, Service Recovery, Patient Safety, Appearance Matters, Service Excellence, Privacy and Confidentiality, and Electronic Communication Manners.