Position: Operating Room Tech
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 2 Months
Job Summary:
We are seeking experienced Operating Room Technicians to join our dynamic surgical team. The ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma operating rooms. As an Operating Room Technician, you will be responsible for assisting surgical teams before, during, and after surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and efficient operating room environment.
Required Credentials:
- Annual Core Competencies
- Candidate Confirmation Form
- Clinical References (2)
- COVID Requirement
- CPR Certification: BLS
- Criminal Background Check Report
- Drug Screen
- Education Verification
- Hepatitis B Titers / Vaccine / Declination
- HIPAA Training
- Job Description – Facility
- JPEG Photo
- MMR Titers or Immunizations
- Photo ID
- Physical Examination
- Resume
- Skills Checklist
- TB Testing
- TDAP Vaccination
- Unit Competency
- Varicella Titers or Immunization
Additional Info:
- Required Experience: 2 years of operating room experience in Level 1 or 2 trauma settings.
- Acceptance of First-Time Travelers: Yes. Travelers must reside more than 100 miles away from the facility.
- Patient Types: Surgical (Urology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Podiatry, ENT).
- Patient Ratios: OR 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1 or 1:2 (based on acuity), PACU Phase II 1:2-3.
- Required Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist): BLS, graduation from accredited school (required), CST certification (preferred). SFA (Surgical First Assistant): BLS, CSFA (NBSTSA).
- Education Required: CST: Associate Degree in a Healthcare related field OR CST certification. SFA: Associate Degree in a Healthcare related field.
- Skills Required: CST: 2 years of experience with mentioned case types; Davinci XI and Craniotomy experience required for Trauma. SFA: 2 years of experience with mentioned case types.
- Support on the Unit: Surgery RN/First Assist/Surg Tech, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Lead (x2), HUC, Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, OR Tech's (x1/case), Anesthesia.
- Charting System/Equipment: EPIC.
- Floating: CST/FA: Could float to Central Sterile Processing as needed.
- Orientation: 1 week.
- Scheduling: Weekend rotation, call requirements subject to change.
- Holiday Expectations: 2 out of 4 major holidays.
- Approval of Time Off: Reach out to Manager for approval. May volunteer low census without pay.
- Other Notes: Scrub color provided, free parking available.