Operating Room Technician

Position: Operating Room Technician 1, 2, or 3
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Title:

Operating Room Technician 1, 2, or 3## Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified## Department:

LSUAM Vet Med - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Operating Room (Amy A Geeding ) (Inherited))##

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine## Pay Grade:##

Job Description:

The Operating Room Scrub Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of both the large and small animal surgical teams. The Operating Room Scrub Technician should exhibit a working proficiency of aseptic technique, knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures, and the ability to provide dynamic assistance during surgeries. The primary responsibilities include preparing the surgical environment, facilitating the flow of surgical procedures, maintaining sterile conditions, and assisting during surgical procedures.
** Operation Room Technician 1
*** 60% Assist in the operating room during small & large animal surgeries.
Assist with performing surgical prep of operative site using aseptic technique    Assist as a circulating nurse, including facilitating collaboration and partnership that supports the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance. Assist with the completion of the surgical checklist/call out.  Assist in operating non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.).

Provides assistance to veterinary and technical students and surgical team members. Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgical cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.
* 20% Assist with ensuring the appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Assist in the maintenance of a sterile field during surgery, ensuring that sterile drapes, instruments, and supplies are handled properly.
Assist in capturing charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient and entering into computer.
* 15% Communicate with supervisor and/or Operating Room Lead technician concerning any instruments/equipment defects or failures. Assist with maintaining an organized system for surgical instruments, ensuring that all items are cleaned, sterilized, and in good working condition. Assist in communicating when items are low in stock or need to be ordered. Assist with the documentation of all necessary surgical details, inventory used, and any special circumstances during the procedure.
* 5% Attend department meetings to discuss updates. Assist in preparing surgical packs and supplies for sterilization. Participate in on-call schedule.
Other job duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor's degree; OR Completion of a Surgical Technology program OR Associates degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
** Operation Room Technician 2
*** 60% Support operating room function during small & large animal surgeries.
Perform surgical prep of operative site using aseptic technique. Perform as circulating nurse, including facilitating collaboration and partnership that supports the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance.
Complete the surgical checklist/call-out. Operate non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.). Support veterinary and technical students and surgical team members. Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgical cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.
* 20% Ensure the appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Assist in the maintenance of a sterile field during surgery, ensuring that sterile drapes, instruments, and supplies are handled properly. Capture charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient and entering into computer.
* 15% Communicate with supervisor and/or Operating Room Lead technician concerning any instruments/equipment defects or failures. Maintain an organized system for surgical instruments, ensuring that all items are cleaned, sterilized, and in good working condition. Communicate when items are low in stock or need to be ordered.
Document of all necessary surgical details, inventory used, and any special circumstances during the procedure.
* 5% Attend department meetings to discuss updates. Prepare surgical packs and supplies for sterilization. Participate in on-call schedule.
Other job duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor's degree;
Completion of a Surgical…