OR TECHNICIAN (PER DIEM)

Job description

Primary Scheduled Hours: per diem Job Summary: Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection prevention and control practices. Directs and checks the work of others in the absence of management staff. Willingness to accept new ideas and work under stressful conditions. Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities. Takes Call as assigned. Essential Job Functions: - Interacts professionally with patients and family. - Provides patients with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary. - Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain. - Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment. - Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instrum...