As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the surgical healthcare team, providing essential technical and supportive services within our fast-paced Operating Room environment. You will be instrumental in preparing the surgical suite, ensuring sterile conditions, and actively assisting during procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.
Every day you will meticulously set up and prepare the operating room, utilizing physician's preference cards to obtain necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for each case.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical skills with a deep understanding of aseptic technique principles. You will be able to effectively communicate and collaborate as a team member, anticipate surgical needs, and maintain a safe working environment.
- Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.
- Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow.
- Utilizes physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case.
- Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures.
- Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.
Required
- One (1) year OR experience.
- Or graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.