Operating Room Technician (25-395) at Artesia General Hospital

Artesia, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Sterile Technique, Patient Care, Housekeeping, OR Technology, Central Service, Risk Management, Quality Management, Safety Activities

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Summary: Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instrumentation and equipment during surgery and/or procedures performed in the Operating Room. Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies: Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital. Servant Leadership – Supporting both patients and colleagues with humility and purpose. Excellence – Maintaining the highest standards in diagnostic quality, supervision, and staff development. Respect – Cultivating a professional and inclusive environment for patients and staff. Virtuousness – Acting with integrity, honesty, and responsibility in clinical practice. Innovation – Advancing imaging protocols and adopting evidence-based practices. Community – Championing health and wellness across our region. Education – Leading training, mentoring, and professional development for staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other health care providers. · Ensure availability of supplies and equipment, process sterile instrumentation and equipment. · Performs housekeeping duties as necessary. · Utilize sterile technique while setting up and assisting physician. · Assist in direct patient care when necessary. · Participate in call schedule. · Maintain a clean and organized work environment. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: · As assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: · Knowledge and competency in OR technology and central service. AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position. Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations. MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent. Ø Work Experience – One year in an OR or CS department required or successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist/OR Technologist program preferred. Ø License/Certification – BLS required within 6 months of hire; CST preferred. ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids. Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with patients and staff. Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds as part of routine duties.

Responsibilities

The Operating Room Technician assists surgeons by preparing and providing instrumentation and equipment during surgeries. They also ensure the availability of supplies, maintain a clean work environment, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.