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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Under the guidance/direction of the Director of Perioperative Services the Operating Room Technician assists the Registered Nurse in providing safe and efficient patient care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Remains current in knowledge of surgical procedures and maintains standards of asepsis.
  • Organizes and prepares room supplies instruments and equipment as indicated by the physician' preference.
  • Assembles and inspects power and endoscopic equipment prior to use and provides physicians with appropriate instruments and equipment during surgical/endoscopic procedures.
  • Performs instrument needle and sponge count with R.N. according to established procedures.
  • Handles specimens according to established procedures.
  • Cleans and re-stocks rooms as appropriate.
  • Assists with instrument assembly and wrapping and demonstrates proper operation of sterilizers.
  • Cleans instruments according to established procedures handling instruments safely and in a proper manner while using proper protective apparel.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required or
    • equivalent. required and
    • Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician course preferred or
    • equivalent. preferred
    Experience
    • Entrance into preceptorship program required and
    • 1-2 years Operating room experience preferred

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.


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