Operating Room Technologist

Operating Room Technologist | Saint John Hospital

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS seeks an Operating Room Technologist (OR Tech) to work on a per diem basis, assisting in surgical procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment.

As a key member of the surgical team, you will prepare the OR, maintain sterility, and support surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses throughout procedures, ensuring surgeries run smoothly and safely.

Shift: Variable

Employment Type:

Per Diem (PD/PRN) – Minor Procedures

Hours:

Variable

Location:

Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401(k)

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns.
• Ensure all equipment functions properly before the surgery begins, including surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices.
• Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections.
• Hand instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure, knowing the functions of each tool and anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Monitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncompromised, replacing or informing the team if contamination occurs.
• Count all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery.
• Reset the operating room after surgery, ensuring it is stocked and organized for the next procedure, following strict protocols for safety and hygiene.
• Experience in Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Endoscopy, and Urology is preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted) upon hire and ongoing maintenance.

• Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties.
• Graduation from an ORT training program within six months of hire or on-the-job training with a minimum of two years experience in a surgical setting.

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