Operating Room Technician
Role Overview
Participates as a member of the surgical team by scrubbing to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while staying vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Anticipates the need of the surgeon and handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Job Duties
Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures and ensures that the operating room is a safe environment.
Performs appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures.
Works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
Performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the operating room suite.
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Summary
Participates as a member of the surgical team by scrubbing to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while staying vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Anticipates the need of the surgeon and handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Job Duties
Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures and ensures that the operating room is a safe environment.
Performs appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures.
Works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
Performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the operating room suite.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Technical School Diploma Surgical technician
- Less than 1 year
- Ability to initiate, accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of medical and surgical supplies and sterile techniques.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania within 1-1/2 Yrs
- Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
- Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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- Work Shift:
- Day Shift
- Address:
- 700 E Broad St
- Primary Location:
- Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton
- Position Type:
- Onsite
- Union:
- LVH-H AFSCME
- Physical Demands
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
- Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
- Sunday to Saturday 0700 to 1930. Weekend and Holiday rotation required
- 1017-00061 Labor & Delivery
Work Schedule:
- Sunday to Saturday 0700 to 1930. Weekend and Holiday rotation required
- Department:
- 1017-00061 Labor & Delivery
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