This role is for an Operating Room Technician responsible for assisting surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures. The OR Tech will prepare the operating room, ensure equipment is functioning correctly, and maintain a sterile environment. The position requires a minimum of three years of experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Location:Springfield, Illinois, United States
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Assist surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures by providing instruments and supplies.
- Maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed.
- Assist with patient positioning and prepping for surgery.
- Handle and label specimens according to protocol.
- Clean and restock the operating room after procedures.
- Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an OR Tech.
- BLS certification.
- Experience in General OR, Teaching Hospital, and Trauma settings.
- Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions, Radiation Safety, Sharps Safety, Specimen Handling/Labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure.
- Experience with Drills (multiple types), Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords.
- Experience with Fire Safety.
- Experience with Direct Laryngoscopy, Radial neck dissection, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy.
- Experience with Colonoscopy, EGD, Peg tube placement/exchange.
- Experience with Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection - Open/LAP, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy partial/total.
- Experience with Abdominal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior repair, Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures, Vaginal Hysterectomy.
- Experience with Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion.
- Experience with Repair of fractured jaws, mandibular and zygomatic.
- Experience with Arthroscopy, Arthrotomy, Carpal tunnel release, Closed/Open reduction of fractures, Laminectomy/discectomy.
- Experience with Free Flap - Microvascular.
- Experience with Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, MVA (multiple injuries).
- Experience with Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Ureteroscopy.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- CST certification.
- Teaching Hospital Experience
- Trauma Level I Experience
Special Considerations:
- On-call required as needed for the department.
- Must be in IL 3 business days prior to compliance HDD in order to meet fingerprinting requirements.
Scheduling:
- 5x8 Days (0645-1515)
- Weekends are required once a month with a total of 16 hours of obligation.
- Schedule requests to be discussed with manager.
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