Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Department Manager, provides quality service to ensure surgical cases are carried out smoothly and efficiently. Functions under the supervision of a qualified professional nurse. Assures that patient and surgeon needs are met. Provides for open communication within the unit, with patients, families, physicians, other units and departments. Demonstrates knowledge of patient/staff safety measures. Builds and maintains professional relationships. Responsible for completion of Central Processing Coordinator job duties on a rotating basis to ensure proper sterilization and availability of instruments to be used in the Operating Rooms.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides surgical case assistance to ensure the procedures are carried out smoothly and efficiently.
- Prepares room and supplies for each patient utilizing physician preference card and knowledge of surgical procedure and aseptic technique
- Knows surgical steps for procedure
- Knows equipment to be utilized for each procedure Maintains a sterile field beginning with opening of supplies through surgical procedure to placement of dressing
- Wears proper OR attire as cited in OR policies and procedures
- Helps with patient positioning on OR table with the guidance and supervision of RN
- Performs surgical prep under supervision of RN
- Opens sterile supplies for operative field as needed
- Cleans room for following procedure directly after the finish of previous case to facilitate minimal turnover time
- Maintains flexibility regarding daily job functions Helps with sterile processing
- Pulls supplies and instruments for cases for following day
- Updates surgeons preference cards as changes occur
Required Education & Experience:
- A high school education or equivalency is required
- One year relevant experience Prefer a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program as a Certified OR Tech
- Must maintain Certification in the State of Colorado as a OR Tech BLS Certification required
