Operating Room Technician

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.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: St Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

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

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience (surgical setting preferred).

2. Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties (i.e. General, Ortho, Urology and GYN).

3. Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Two to Three years experience working in an operating room setting or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire and maintained current

5. Must be proficient in the following specialties within 6 months: a. Gen b. Gyn c. Urol d. Vasc e. ENT/Plastics

6. Must be proficient one of the following specialties within 6 months: a. Major Vascular b. Ortho c. Neuro

7. Proficient is defined as the associate can perform cases in that specialty independently.

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