MLK Community Healthcare
OR Surgical Tech Full Time Mid shift
MLK Community Healthcare, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
MLK Community Healthcare Pay Range
Base pay range: $26.00/hr - $46.00/hr.
Position Summary
The Operating Room Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of the Perioperative Services Clinical Unit Supervisor. He/she assists the surgical team in providing high quality health care to patients requiring surgical intervention. He/she applies knowledge of aseptic technique, principles of sterilization and understanding of the purpose and use of surgical instruments. This position requires close concentration, a high degree of accuracy and organization to prepare, set up and assist on various surgical procedures. The Operating Room Technician is responsible as an individual and as part of the professional team to perform to the highest standards in order to provide optimal results in the peri‑operative patient care. Full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare is expected. The employee must demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and quality improvement activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and physicians.
Communicates all necessary information to the Circulating Nurse and/or Operating Room Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi‑task efficiently and effectively.
Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment throughout the surgical and endoscopic procedure.
Maintains and monitors sterility of the surgical field/equipment/environment throughout the procedure.
Decontaminates, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments when necessary.
Works in collaboration with the procedural and circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts throughout procedures and identification of the surgical and endoscopy specimens.
Verifies equipment functions properly before the procedure.
Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high quality, individualized patient/family‑centered care within the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and Commitment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements Education High School Diploma required; BLS certification required; Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
Qualifications/Experience Minimum 18 months of experience in an acute care “OR” hospital setting.
Special Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of current infection control practices, instruments and sterilization procedures.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Base pay range: $26.00/hr - $46.00/hr.
Position Summary
The Operating Room Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of the Perioperative Services Clinical Unit Supervisor. He/she assists the surgical team in providing high quality health care to patients requiring surgical intervention. He/she applies knowledge of aseptic technique, principles of sterilization and understanding of the purpose and use of surgical instruments. This position requires close concentration, a high degree of accuracy and organization to prepare, set up and assist on various surgical procedures. The Operating Room Technician is responsible as an individual and as part of the professional team to perform to the highest standards in order to provide optimal results in the peri‑operative patient care. Full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare is expected. The employee must demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and quality improvement activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and physicians.
Communicates all necessary information to the Circulating Nurse and/or Operating Room Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi‑task efficiently and effectively.
Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment throughout the surgical and endoscopic procedure.
Maintains and monitors sterility of the surgical field/equipment/environment throughout the procedure.
Decontaminates, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments when necessary.
Works in collaboration with the procedural and circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts throughout procedures and identification of the surgical and endoscopy specimens.
Verifies equipment functions properly before the procedure.
Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high quality, individualized patient/family‑centered care within the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and Commitment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements Education High School Diploma required; BLS certification required; Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
Qualifications/Experience Minimum 18 months of experience in an acute care “OR” hospital setting.
Special Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of current infection control practices, instruments and sterilization procedures.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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