Job Description

Shift: Nights

Job type: Per Diem

Hours:

GENERAL DUTIES:

Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as necessary, and is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field. Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Picks supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Participates in maintenance of preference cards.
• Assists RN with room preparation.
• Maintains and promotes a clean environment and uses infection control practices
• Participates in sterilization and disinfection processes
• Assists in cleaning between cases
• Sets up and maintains sterile field
• Selects and sets up appropriate instrumentation for cases and cares for specialty instrumentation
• Maintains accurate count of sponges, sharps, and instruments
• Follows preference cards to select routine supplies, equipment and instruments
• Assists with draping and positioning of patients
• Passes appropriate instruments and supplies to surgeon and assistant
• Handles, labels, and passes medications to surgeon under the supervision of the RN

High School Diploma or GED, may use equivalent years of experience or higher level of education in lieu of High School Diploma

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
Completion of a formal OR tech training program

Preferred:

Certified as an Operating Room Technician preferred
One year’s experience in the operating room preferred

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Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status