OR/CS/Endo Technician

Description

Part-Time Position

24-30 Hours/Week

Performs technical skills and assists surgeon, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses and other professionals in the operating room and central sterile/central supply. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospitals as assigned. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. Typically reports to a registered nurse. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field. Performs similar duties in other assigned areas of the hospital as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.

• On feet a minimum of 8-12 hours, depending on length of shift.

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipment.

• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

• Frequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance.

• Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials.

• Communicate with patients, physicians, families and co-workers in person and on telephone.

• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience that is directly related is preferred

• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position.

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job.

• On feet a minimum of 8-12 hours, depending on length of shift.

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials.

• Must be able to assist in patient transfer

• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

• Potential exposure to chemicals and blood borne pathogens.

• Work with equipment and computers (keyboarding).

• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.

• St. Mary's and Clearwater Health operates 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients.

• St. Mary's and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operation hours based on locations and patient needs therefore availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends and holidays as appropriate for location will be expected and required.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

CVC is EOE