Operating Room Tech
US-CA-SACRAMENTO
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 463443
Type: Evening
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Overview: Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator. Every day you will access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy. Your role ensures seamless and safe OR function, supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility. To be successful in this role requires meticulous attention, strong surgical and sterile technique knowledge, excellent teamwork, and adherence to all policies. * Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field. * Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow. * Utilizes physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case. * Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures. * Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants. * Prepares intraoperative staples/sutures and cuts sutures as requested. Performs sponges, needles, and instrument counts at the direction of the circulating RN. * Performs hand scrub according to unit structure standards. Gowns and gloves self and other members of the surgical team. * Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. * Organizational Skills: Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills. * Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette. Understands and uses medical terminology accurately. Includes reporting abnormals or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in timely manner. * Self Development: Is accountable for self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. Participates in relevant inservice programs and continuing education activities. Qualifications: Required * Other Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main OR or one year (1) * Basic Life Support - CPR
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