What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Tech I - Operating Room - Per Diem position at Guthrie?
Job Description
Position Summary : The Operating Room Technician I, will aid the Operating Room team members prior, during, and after surgical procedures. The main functions of this position will include transporting patients / specimens; obtaining supplies / laboratory products; and maintaining a clean environment within the department. Education, License & Cert : High School Education or GED required. Certified in Basic CPR within 6 months of hire Experience : No experience required. Essential Functions : 1. Transporting patients and lab products / specimens to and from the Operating Room (OR). 2. Protects patient privacy and modesty; is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties. 3. OR equipment / supplies transportation; transports specimens, cafeteria supplies, blood, and other items as assigned 4. Maintaining supplies and equipment Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties. 5. Restock warmers with solutions and blankets, stock forms and count sheets, etc. 6. Assists with the orientation of new employees. 7. Responsible for accurate and clear communication to other members of the health care a. team when giving reports. 8. Uses the appropriate chemicals, supplies, or equipment when needed a. Decontaminate operating room after surgical cases b. Maintains an acceptable level of cleanliness for all anesthesia and OR equipment Other Duties : 1. Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility. 2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position 3. Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
