MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Operating Room Equipment Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$19.55 - $34.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Knowledge of aseptic technique is required.
One to two years of related experience, including two years of related experience as stated in the qualification, is required.
A Certified Nursing Assistant credential from the Maryland Board of Nursing is preferred.
Successful completion of department-specific training for Operating Room Equipment Technicians is required.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills and organizational skills are required.
Ability to read and write and basic knowledge of mathematics are required.
Working knowledge of various computer software applications is required.
Ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently with little or no direction is required.
Ability to follow detailed instructions is required.
Ability to work under stress and remain calm in emergency situations is required.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff and providers with pre-operative preparations as directed; prepare instruments, surgical carts, supplies, and other equipment; and assist with basic setup and breakdown of equipment and patient areas to expedite turnover under the direction of the surgical team.
Monitor situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
Assist the perioperative team in providing comfort and support for preoperative patients while demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy.
Ensure complete hand-off to the oncoming shift and obtain a full hand-off from the outgoing shift; initiate and assist with CPR when indicated.
Assist with case preparation in accordance with preference card guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient rooms and the environment by distributing and changing linens and towels, checking bed rails and safety restraints, and assisting with linen management, trash removal, and room cleaning as needed.
Provide technical information to Operating Room staff about minimally invasive equipment and instrumentation.
Clean equipment in accordance with infection-control procedures and standards and aseptic techniques where applicable in perioperative areas.
Transport or escort patients during discharges and transfers and deliver specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies as needed to support the perioperative team.
Review inventory-system reports for accuracy and completeness and take appropriate action to resolve identified issues.
Ensure equipment functions properly and immediately notify appropriate personnel of problems.
Check and inspect equipment daily, including monitors, booms, pumps, insufflators, printers, and lights; troubleshoot surgical equipment promptly.
Order supplies to maintain par levels; receive and stock equipment and supplies; maintain orderly supply and utility rooms; check sterile supplies for sterility and integrity where applicable; and restock patient-room supplies.
Open sterile supplies using aseptic technique and break down contaminated fields as directed by the perioperative team.
Pre-clean and transport fiber-optic scopes.
Attend staff meetings, committees, and ongoing educational offerings; participate in multidisciplinary quality, safety, and service-improvement teams; and represent the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Under the supervision of registered nurse performs a variety of technical duties related to preparing and assisting with invasive surgical procedures and turnover. Interprets the surgical schedule and implements individualized care plans based on the related needs of the patient. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.

Assists the nursing staff/provider with pre-operative preparations as directed. Prepares instruments surgical carts supplies and other equipment; assists in the basic setup and breakdown of equipment and patient areas to expedite turnover under the direction of the surgical team.

Actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.

Assists perioperative team with provision of comfort and support for preoperative patients. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.

Ensures complete hand-off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand-off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists with CPR when indicated.

Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.

Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels checking bed-side rails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed.

Functions as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information related to minimally invasive equipment and instrumentation.

Participates in the equipment cleaning in accordance to infection control procedures/standards and aseptic techniques when applicable in the perioperative areas. Actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.

Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges and transfers. Provides support services to perioperative team such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as needed.

Reviews inventory system reports for accuracy and completeness. Takes appropriate action to resolve issues identified.

Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.

Check and inspect equipment daily such as monitors booms pumps insufflators printers and lights. Provide immediate trouble shooting of surgical equipment.

Orders necessary supplies to maintain par levels etc. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Checks sterile supplies for sterility integrity where applicable. Restocks supplies in patient rooms.

Opens sterile supplies using aseptic technique; breaks down contaminated field as directed by perioperative team.

Performs pre-clean and transports fiber optic scopes.

Attends staff meetings committees ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality safety and service improvement teams. Represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

Participates in multi-disciplinary quality safety and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required and
knowledge of aseptic technique required

Experience

1-2 years 2 years related experience required
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) preferred and
Successful completion of department specific training for OR Equipment Technicians required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong verbal communication skills strong listening skills and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to read and write with basic knowledge of math.
Working knowledge of various computer software applications.
Able to work quickly accurately and independent with little or no direction.
Reliable and able to follow detailed instructions.
Able to work under stress and remain calm in emergency situations.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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