Surgical Technician OR (Part-Time)

Birmingham-Surgery-Center; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with employerC

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with companyA0

Job summary

Birmingham-Surgery-Center in Homewood, AL is seeking an Operating/Procedure Room Technician to assist physicians with instrument handling during surgical interventions. The role includes monitoring PAR levels and ensuring instruments are cleaned and sterilized.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will participate in staff meetings and performance improvement activities, and you should have strong English communication and teamwork skills. Certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
• 1-3 years experience, orthopedic and ophthalmic preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with instrumentation of surgical interventions.
• Monitor PAR levels of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Clean and sterilize all surgical instruments.
• Participate in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

English communication

Instrument knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OR Tech certification (preferred) or 1 year on-the-job experience

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

An Operating/Procedure Room Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention. Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
• Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1-3 years experience, orthopedic and ophthalmic preferred

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