Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Johnson City, New York
United Health Services Hospitals Inc - 33-57 Harrison Street

Operating Room Technician - Johnson City, New York

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Operating Room Technician observes and practices sterile technique, maintains asepsis, and assists the surgeon as needed. Actively participates in patient care and safety, conserves OR supplies, and works as a team member of the OR staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow Infection Control policies and demonstrate expertise in surgical scrub technique.
• Adhere to principles of sterile technique preoperatively and intra-operatively.
• Assist the surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments and related items during procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintain an organized operative field, keeping instruments clean and properly placed.
• Keep accurate counts of sponges, tape, needles, dissectors, and instruments.
• Prepare for cases by assembling supplies and equipment according to preference cards; identify conflicts or problems.
• Care for instruments and supplies appropriately after each case.
• Provide a safe surgical environment by identifying potential hazards and assisting in preoperative equipment checks.
• Display knowledge of potential hazards (equipment, chemical, or gases) within the Operating Room.
• Utilize experienced OR staff as a resource and act as a resource for new OR personnel.
• Assist in suturing, retracting, and suctioning under the surgeon’s direction.
• Handle and identify specimens according to policy.
• Expedite efficient turnover of the OR between cases.
• Take rotating call duty.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications & Licensure

• NCCT – Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C)
• OR-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or National Healthcareer Association certification

Preferred Experience

• Previous Operating Room experience
• Previous Surgical Technologist experience