Operating Room Technician
2 weeks ago
Operating Room Technician at Rapides Regional Medical Center
Shift:
Full-Time, Days (7-10 hr. shifts) with rotating weekends
Introduction
Are you seeking a career as an Operating Room Technician in a supportive environment? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, your contributions are valued.
HCA Healthcare has dedicated significant resources to enhance the experience of our team members over the coming years.
Benefits
Rapides Regional Medical Center provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues.
Available plans and programs include:
- Extensive medical coverage with minimal costs for common services, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, as well as free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Your role is crucial. Every position impacts our patients' lives, and you have the chance to make a significant difference. We are looking for a committed Operating Room Technician like you to contribute to our mission.
Job Summary and Qualifications
DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:
Call responsibilities include 24/7 coverage of all surgical cases. The schedule reflects the workload for surgery. Attendance at all scheduled department meetings and participation in continuing education workshops is required.
MAJOR TASKS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure a safe physical environment and maintain required equipment and supplies.
- Provide direct patient care as delegated.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to all age groups.
- Educate patients and families to promote healthy behaviors, support recovery, and involve them in care decisions.
- Respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Notify the circulator nurse of any changes in patients' conditions, problems encountered, and the need for changes in the care plan.
- Maintain supply inventory.
- Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team by:
- Restocking OR rooms as assigned.
- Assisting with all aspects of patient care to ensure quality.
- Participating in unit conferences and quality improvement projects.
- Continually develop skills to maintain competence and expand the role to a high-level OR Technician.
- Identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understand proper reporting mechanisms.
- Recognize adverse drug reactions and demonstrate understanding of proper reporting once identified.
- Use patient care equipment and supplies safely and efficiently, practicing good body mechanics.
- Remove discontinued equipment from surgery rooms and store it properly.
- Report broken or defective equipment promptly.
- Maintain instrument set integrity and handle equipment safely to prevent damage.
- Ensure compliance with policies related to surgical case postings and patient processing.
- Commit to professional growth and set personal goals for job performance satisfaction.
- Attend educational programs related to job performance and self-development.
- Maintain sterile technique according to established policies and procedures.
- Share responsibility for carrying out physicians' orders by reviewing and following preference cards.
- Communicate any patient-reported pain to nursing staff.
- Assist with patient transport between holding, surgery, and PACU.
- Clean and disinfect endoscopes according to written procedures.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of complications and report them immediately.
- Demonstrate accountability for assigned duties, including case preparation, set-up, and timely turnover.
- Exhibit good interpersonal skills and maintain collegial relationships with all team members.
- Adhere strictly to the attendance policy.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate / GED.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER offering a wide range of services. Our medical staff includes professionals across more than 30 specialties. At Rapides Regional, we believe that well-defined values are essential for fostering staff and patient satisfaction. By becoming part of our organization, you contribute to a positive culture that benefits patients, their families, and your colleagues, enhancing your own job satisfaction.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized multiple times as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In recent years, HCA Healthcare has invested significantly in charitable care and support for the community.
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