Pediatric Operating Room Technician
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The Operating Room Assistant specializing in Pediatrics is based in an acute care setting. This role involves supporting nursing staff by assisting with patient care, transportation, and maintaining a safe, clean environment within the perioperative region.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. Other duties include cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and providing supplies and equipment as needed.

• Essential Functions:

  • Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings.
  • Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Contributes positively to the unit and department.
  • Disposes of trash and linen per hospital protocol.
  • Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned areas.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and families.
  • May perform patient care functions such as shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients, according to hospital and region policies and procedures.
  • Receives instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol.
  • Participates in monitoring and documenting quality improvement issues.
  • Participates on unit, department, or hospital committees as requested.
  • Performs housekeeping and stocking duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.
  • Practices aseptic techniques according to standards of care and infection control policies.
  • Prioritizes work using available resources.
  • Uses problem-solving processes proactively to identify, prevent, or resolve inter- or intra-departmental issues.
  • Responds to, documents, and distributes items as requested in a timely manner.
  • Self-assesses skill level and seeks resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency.
  • Supports administrative decisions and ensures compliance with all department and institutional policies.
  • Transports/receives patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedures.
  • Collaborates with clinical educators to orient new staff members and cross-trains for anesthesia technician role functions.

• Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • No experience required.
  • Ability to be flexible in assignment and able to work different shifts if required.
  • Ability to demonstrate customer service skills, learn new equipment and procedures quickly, maintain confidentiality, problem-solve effectively, and provide appropriate care considering age, culture, and developmental issues.
  • Effective communication skills in English, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of CPR methods, computer systems, equipment maintenance, and emergency response protocols.

• Schedule:

  • Shift Time: Rotating
  • Shift Hours: 8 hours
  • Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours

• Additional Information:

  • May receive instrument and equipment from assigned OR rooms, remove items tagged "broken," and clean rooms and equipment per protocol.
  • May perform patient care functions such as shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Works