What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Technician position at Windham Hospital?
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 2
Shift Details: This is a flex shift overlapping both shift 1 and shift 2 as needed.
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Position Summary:
The purpose of the Operating Room Technician is to perform service functions that support the delivery of patient care in Perioperative Services. These functions include, but are not limited to: clerical support, operating room and procedural room readiness, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, patient transport. trained to perform a variety of service-oriented include functions; providing support for Department of Anesthesia, OR staff, and OR scheduling services.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Previous environmental care experience, training or equivalent combination of experience highly preferred. Previous health care experience especially in the Operating Room is preferred. Knowledge of OR equipment, sterile technique, OR instruments highly preferred. Computer experience preferred. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with other members of the health care team. Flexibility to adjust to a changing work environment and shifting job demands as necessary. CPR required. Arrhythmia recognition required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED required. BLS certification required or completion within the first three months of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age. Must get along well with others. Must be able to effectively present information in 1-on-1 situations and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Must have English skills including the ability to read, write, comprehend and verbally communicate with others. Must be capable of lifting 35 pounds.
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