What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Technician position at UnityPoint Health?
Job Overview
Operating Room Surgical Tech - General Case
Description of Position:
Provides care for surgical patients. Ensures patient care, safety standards, and documentation is carried out according to AORN standards, recommended practices, and guidelines. Receives direction from: Providers, Anesthesia providers, Nurse Manager, RN. Job description available upon request.
Essential Function: PATIENT ASSESSMENT
a) Ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are available for patient’s procedure.
Essential Function: EFFECTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
a) Demonstrates effective listening, written and oral skills to effectively communicate with patients, providers, and allied staff.
b) Communicates promptly any abnormalities or pertinent information to provider and/or anesthesia provider.
c) Communicates with RN & charge nurse as necessary to maintain efficient patient flow.
e) Documents intraoperative phase accurately and clearly.
f) Ensures supplies available during procedure.
g) Updates provider preference cards.
Essential Function: PATIENT CARE
a) Maintains universal precautions and complies with all OSHA and Clinic standards and safety guidelines.
b) Demonstrates proper handling of surgical specimens.
c) Follows AORN standards in room setup, patient positioning, surgical site preparation, “time out” protocol, and monitoring for breaks in sterile technique.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery
- Set up surgical equipment and ensure it is functioning properly
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures
- Assist in patient transport to and from the operating room
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort
Qualifications
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Operating Room Technician
- Experience working in a hospital setting.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique and infection control practices
- Knowledge of medical-surgical procedures and emergency medicine protocols
- Familiarity with Level II Trauma Center operations is a plus
- Ability to suture wounds is preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a challenging healthcare setting, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as an Operating Room Technician.
Job Types: Travel healthcare, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $1,400.00 - $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,400 - $1,500
