PRN Operating Room Support Technician — Behind-the-Scenes Impact

Logan Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match (PRN)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Logan Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Perioperative Support Technician to join our team and help ensure the operating room runs smoothly. You will prepare OR rooms, transport patients and equipment, and assist with turnover and cleaning to uphold infection control standards.

With two years of Surgical Aide experience preferred, you will support the surgical team during procedures, stock carts, and contribute to a safe, efficient OR environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ Surgical Aide experience preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care whichever comes first, required.
• Previous working knowledge of the correct use of cleaning equipment and devices, such as mops, vacuums, scrubbers and polishing machines required.
• Previous experience with surgical equipment preferred.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits an excellent working knowledge of aseptic techniques and Universal Precautions and applies to phases of OR operations.
• Performs turnover of the OR Suite by removing all contaminated materials and properly cleaning all appropriate surfaces.
• Assists in performing terminal cleaning and completes all assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
• Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and proper set up for procedures.
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the cleanliness of the entire operating room area, PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Endoscopy.
• Remains calm and professional in all interactions and consistently exhibits effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
• Assists in the safe transport of patients to and from stretchers, beds and the appropriate location(s).
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures per department procedures.
• Assists with anesthesia checking and stocking of carts/machines.
• Exhibits knowledge of infection control plan and quality improvement processes.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment and cleans equipment, etc. per department protocol.
• Responds to and accepts responsibilities for calls in a timely and appropriate manner.

Skills

Surgical Aide

Infection control

Team player

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logan Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Perioperative Support Technician to join our team and help ensure the operating room runs smoothly. You will prepare OR rooms, transport patients and equipment, and assist with turnover and cleaning to uphold infection control standards.

With two years of Surgical Aide experience preferred, you will support the surgical team during procedures, stock carts, and contribute to a safe, efficient OR environment.