Operating Room Technician

Overview

We are seeking an Operating Room Technician, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technician Surgical Tech or Scrub Tech. An OR Tech will prepare, maintain, and assist in the operating room (OR) to ensure surgeries run smoothly and safely, including management surgical instruments. You will be part of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to create a safe and efficient environment for surgery, helping surgeries proceed smoothly. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. 

Shift’s Available:  Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN) - Minor Procedures

Hours: Varied 

Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  

• Competitive compensation  

• Medical insurance benefit plan 

• 401K 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns 

• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before the surgery begins, this may include surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices 

• Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections 

• Hand instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure, know the functions of each tool, and anticipate what the surgeon may need next 

• Monitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncontaminated, if anything becomes unsterile, it is their responsibility to quickly replace it or inform the team 

• Count all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery 

• Reset the operating room after surgery, ensure it is stocked and organized for the next procedure, following strict protocols for safety and hygiene 
• Experience in the following procedures is preferred: Optholmology, Pain Management, Endoscopy and Urology

Qualifications

Education and Training

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted) upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties
• Graduation from an ORT training program within 6 months of hire or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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