Operating Room Technician

Overview:

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DEFINITION OF POSITION:

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist the surgeon, patient and or team with surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 A.  Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

Must be able to:

1. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of

1. Work independently
2. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
3. Convey empathy and compassion to those expressing pain, grief or trauma
4. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
5. Incorporate guest relations in daily activities.

B.Working Conditions

Inside environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment. Occasionally subject to combative patients. Variable noise levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.

C.Physical Demands/Traits

1. Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear
2. Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
3. Perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes
4. Extend arms and hands in any direction
5. Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands
6. Pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
7. Able to lift/carry 50 lbs or more
8. Able to tolerate frequent prolonged standing/walking
9. Able to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: BLS

Desired: Certification as Surgery Tech.

Includes but is not limited to surgical instruments and equipment, video equipment, and sterilizers.

E.Specialized Knowledge & Skills

Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.