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Vighter Medical Group Operating Room Technician in El Paso, Texas

Operating Room Technician

Job Details

Job Location

El Paso, TX - El Paso, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Position Description:

Title:Operating Room Technician

Location:El Paso, TX

Job Summary:

Vighter LLC is recruiting Operating Room Technicians to perform work at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. The OR Tech reports directly to the nursing team leader and is responsible for maintaining and keeping the operating room before the conduct of surgery. Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room and handles the preparations before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.

Reports to:

Project Manager

Principle Accountabilities:

  • Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.

  • Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and or equipment after surgeries.

  • Prepare surgical instrument and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol

  • Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.

  • Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.

  • Order and maintain adequate necessary supplies in the operating room.

  • Prepares the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.

  • Prepare necessary equipment and instrument prior to procedure/surgery.

  • Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room.

  • Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the operating room.

  • Assist surgeon during the procedure.

  • Assist nursing staff in keeping patient safe during the procedure by assisting RN with the application of restraints and following the recommended protocol.

  • Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.

  • Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.

  • Clean and disinfect operating room area after each procedure/surgery.

  • Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.

  • Assist other staff in discharging patient as needed.

  • Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications:

  • A diploma or certificate of training from a formal program of instruction that focused on operating room procedures/processes or surgical technology.

  • Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to performing any work

    Other Qualifications:

  • Shall be a United States Citizen

  • Shall not have been convicted of a felony

  • Shall be able to read, write, and speak English

  • Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Explorer, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. so as to efficiently create and/or utilize an Electronic Medical Record

    Experience:

  • A minimum of one-year experience within the last two years working as a full-time OR technician.

  • Experience must have been obtained while working in a surgical center or hospital operating room environment.

  • Experience obtained assisting in minor surgical procedures performed within a physicians office is not considered to be appropriate experience.

    Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day

  • Must be willing to work over time if necessary

  • Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet

  • Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders

  • Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print

  • Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear

  • Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment

  • Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation

  • Must undergo urine drug testing

    Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award

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