Operating Room Technologist KMH

Salary: 30.81-38.39 USD

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm/10:00am to 6:00pm/12:00pm to 8:00pm

Summary:

The Operating Room Technologist, under the direct guidance of the registered nurse, assists in the care and safety of perioperative patients. He or she functions as a member of the perioperative team responsible for assembly of case supplies, creating and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon throughout the procedure by providing the sterile instruments and supplies required. Works cooperatively with ancillary departments and other team members. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR

Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corp OR

Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist

Provides evidence they were employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in an operating room preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Appropriately and safely operates multiple instruments and equipment during the intra-operative phase

Basic Life Support certification

Strong written and verbal communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subject to inside environmental conditions

Available for extra and on call duties

REQNUMBER: 26833