OR Tech II - Operating Room - Full Time

The Operating Room Technician ‐ II will aid the Operating Room Team Members prior, during, and after surgical procedures. The main functions of this position will include transporting; working with operating room personnel to assist in patient and equipment preparation; obtaining, maintaining, and processing sterile supplies; and maintaining a clean environment within the department. Education, License & Cert: High School Education or GED required. Certified in Basic CPR within 6 months of hire. Experience: One‐year experience working in a support role in a surgical or nursing department. Desirable candidates possess certification in a health‐related field. Essential Functions: Maintaining sterility Works in collaboration with CPD to process and obtain sterile/unsterile supplies. Assembles and prepares sterile and unsterile supplies for OR departments. Operates autoclaves, Steris, and Cidex OPA; completes biological tests and documents. Maintaining supplies and equipment Reorder and put away stock medications/authorization to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties. Maintaining a clean environment Responsible for accurate and clear communication to other members of the health care team. Is proactive in controlling costs by seeking any cost saving strategies and reporting them to the department manager. Follows hospital/nursing department policies and procedures. Represents the hospital in a professional courteous manner. Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, and priority setting. Other Duties: Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor. About Us: Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr Guthrie