Operating Room Technician - Surgery Center

Position: Operating Room Technician - Surgery Center

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Job : 2165

# of Openings: 1

• Performs duties and anticipates to assist the physician and provide needed supplies and equipment in anticipation of the procedure.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization, aseptic techniques.
• Assists in maintaining the supply inventory and practices cost awareness measures as applicable.
• Ensures efficient telephone communication and correctly uses facility communication systems and office equipment.
• Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.

• Strives for Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an Operating Room Technician course or minimum two years experience in an Ambulatory Surgical/Endoscopy setting

• Prefer 2-years experience in an Ambulatory Surgical/Endoscopy setting

• BCLS certification or obtain within 3 months

Working environment is generally favorable; however, there is exposure risk in the form of disease and potential for exposure to electrical and explosion hazards common in a surgical department environment. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment required.

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program