Job Description
Salary: 29.99-37.36 USD
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1Status: Part Time w/Benefits
FTE: 0.600000Bargaining 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