OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Operating Room Aid - Full Time Days

Under the direct supervision of the OR manager/charge/circulating RN assist in transporting patients to and from the operating room. Assists in moving patients on and off OR tables at beginning and end of surgery assists staff as needed with turning lifting holding and positioning of patients. To perform job functions within the Operating Room in a manner which promotes the safety and health of the worker coworkers patients and visitors to Boston Medical Center-Brighton.

Position: OR Assistant

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Full Time Days

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

• Room set up with basic equipment including but not limited to OR table ESU / Neptune mayo stands back table in ready to go condition
• Room turnover by washing and cleaning with appropriate disinfectant OR lights be and all surfaces per approved process including floors. Removing trash and soiled linen placing all in appropriate receptacles remaking OR beds relining trash linen and biohazard containers with appropriate liners.
• Assist room staff with equipment needs including but not limited to switching out various procedure tables and gathering additional case-specific equipment.
• Cleans and reassembles the operating room after each procedure is complete. Disposes of linen and trash properly. Remakes patient stretchers and keeps hallways clear of unnecessary equipment.
• Stocking: all warmers with appropriately dated fluids blanket warmers and weekly supply orders.
• Transport/assist with the transport of patients from floor to Operating Room. Obtains patient beds from floors and ICU.
• Is familiar with and uses aseptic techniques in the cleaning of all equipment and all areas of the Operating Room. Wears proper attire as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in formal / informal training programs as appropriate or directed. Attends and participates in staff / unit meetings and educational programs.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification / Licensure: BLS

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Able to read and write English. Able to manage personal interactions and maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees. Learning abilities sufficient to add new skills and participate productively with OR team. Personal maturity sufficient to teach others and interact with healthcare professionals. Ability to calculate and complete weekly inventory and data. Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care to patients.

Compensation Range: $17.88- $26.57

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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