Surgical / Operating Room Technician (Full Time)

Position Summary :

An Operating / Procedure Room Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention. Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Education and Experience :

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or two (2) years of on the job experience.
• Facial Feminization Surgery experience strongly preferred.

Required Licensure and Certification :

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

Compensation :

Full-Time Benefits :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing :

66-100%

Sitting : 0-33%

Walking : 0-33%

Lifting : 0-50 lbs as needed

Carrying : 0-25 lbs as needed

Pushing :

0-400 lbs on wheels with assistance

Kneeling : Rarely

Pulling : Rarely

Bending :

Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor

Squatting : Rarely

Rotating :

Shoulders as necessary

Reaching :

Overhead as necessary but limited

Crawling : None

General comments : Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to communicate, read printout and other reports, distinguish colors, ability to focus and depth perception. Manual dexterity to handle, feel and manipulate supplies and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Inside :

95-100%

Outside : 0-5%

Temperature : 30F - 115F

Fumes : Frequent

Dust : Occasional

Gases : Occasional

Odors : Frequent

Mist : Occasional

Radiation : Occasional

Noise or Vibrations : Running equipment, testing equipment, alarm buzzers, phones, computer and printer, and possibly office equipment

Hazards : Contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Exposed to wet conditions, toxic chemicals, mechanical parts and sharp objects.

Personal protective equipment : Provided (gowns, gloves, goggles, masks, head cover)