Surgical OR Technician: Precision Care & Team Support

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the perioperative team under supervision of the CUS and Director of Perioperative Services.

You will prepare, set up and assist on surgical procedures, maintain sterile field, and collaborate with nurses to ensure instrument counts and patient safety.

A strong focus on aseptic technique, accuracy and communication will help deliver high-quality care consistent with our mission and core values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 18 months of experience in an acute care perioperative/hospital setting.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

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.

Skills

Surgical experience

Sterilization

Aseptic technique

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the perioperative team under supervision of the CUS and Director of Perioperative Services.

You will prepare, set up and assist on surgical procedures, maintain sterile field, and collaborate with nurses to ensure instrument counts and patient safety.

A strong focus on aseptic technique, accuracy and communication will help deliver high-quality care consistent with our mission and core values.