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OR Tech
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Samaritan Healthcare
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Our Vision
Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.
Our Mission
All of us, for each of you, every time.
Our Values
Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate
At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our professionals and the very best care to our patients. This position is responsible for performing the functions of an Operating Room Technician in collaboration with the Operating Room Registered Nurse.
This role adheres to AORN Standards of Practice, manages supplies and equipment with the direction of the OR Registered Nurse, and promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. The OR Tech will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation ofioperative Services and make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.
Full‑time Monday‑Friday 6:45am‑5:15pm with required call.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reports to the Perioperative Services Director and works closely with staff members and physicians to promote optimal care for the surgical patient.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and recognizes and corrects any breaks in this technique.
Demonstrates knowledge of location, care and use of all equipment/supplies pertaining to Operating Room.
Maintains sterile field at all times.
Performs room turnovers. Assists with instrument turnover and washing instruments as time permits.
Changes bed linens on patient stretchers as necessary while patient is in OR.
Assists with weekly and monthly housekeeping functions including defrosting the refrigerator on a regular basis.
Assists perioperative staff with patient transfers and restless patients.
Plans for tasks and equipment associated with case.
Requests clarification on assignments as needed. Follows through and completes job assignments within agreed upon time frame.
Reports any equipment that is not in working order to assigned RN.
Delivers specimens and tests to appropriate areas.
Assists with picking cases, putting away supplies, and other Sterile Core Tech functions.
Identifies problems and/or need for improvement and communicates this information to the Perioperative Services Director.
Participates in developing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures.
Assists with orientation of new employees as directed.
Covers for absentee replacement on short notice.
Initiates CPR as necessary.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self‑compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a basic Operating Room Technician Program or one year of general surgical experience preferred.
License
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.
Certification
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three months of hire.
Experience
One year of general surgical experience preferred.
Skills/Competencies
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision‑making is logical and deliberate.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision‑making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
Physical Requirements
Frequent and at times prolonged standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
Manual dexterity.
Heavy physical effort, ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. (supplies and equipment).
Good reading eyesight. Able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally. Full visual acuity, color perception.
Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.
As a Samaritan Healthcare professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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OR Tech
role at
Samaritan Healthcare
Be among the first 25 applicants.
Our Vision
Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.
Our Mission
All of us, for each of you, every time.
Our Values
Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate
At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our professionals and the very best care to our patients. This position is responsible for performing the functions of an Operating Room Technician in collaboration with the Operating Room Registered Nurse.
This role adheres to AORN Standards of Practice, manages supplies and equipment with the direction of the OR Registered Nurse, and promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. The OR Tech will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation ofioperative Services and make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.
Full‑time Monday‑Friday 6:45am‑5:15pm with required call.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reports to the Perioperative Services Director and works closely with staff members and physicians to promote optimal care for the surgical patient.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and recognizes and corrects any breaks in this technique.
Demonstrates knowledge of location, care and use of all equipment/supplies pertaining to Operating Room.
Maintains sterile field at all times.
Performs room turnovers. Assists with instrument turnover and washing instruments as time permits.
Changes bed linens on patient stretchers as necessary while patient is in OR.
Assists with weekly and monthly housekeeping functions including defrosting the refrigerator on a regular basis.
Assists perioperative staff with patient transfers and restless patients.
Plans for tasks and equipment associated with case.
Requests clarification on assignments as needed. Follows through and completes job assignments within agreed upon time frame.
Reports any equipment that is not in working order to assigned RN.
Delivers specimens and tests to appropriate areas.
Assists with picking cases, putting away supplies, and other Sterile Core Tech functions.
Identifies problems and/or need for improvement and communicates this information to the Perioperative Services Director.
Participates in developing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures.
Assists with orientation of new employees as directed.
Covers for absentee replacement on short notice.
Initiates CPR as necessary.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self‑compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a basic Operating Room Technician Program or one year of general surgical experience preferred.
License
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.
Certification
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three months of hire.
Experience
One year of general surgical experience preferred.
Skills/Competencies
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision‑making is logical and deliberate.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision‑making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
Physical Requirements
Frequent and at times prolonged standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
Manual dexterity.
Heavy physical effort, ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. (supplies and equipment).
Good reading eyesight. Able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally. Full visual acuity, color perception.
Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.
As a Samaritan Healthcare professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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