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UnityPoint Health Operating Room Core Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Core Tech functions in support of the Operating Room and Sterile Processing teams to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Operating Room Technician maintains overall department and room turnover, performs sterilization of instruments, performs daily pulling of OR cases and room organization, and assists with supply maintenance in the department.
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Clinical Excellence//Departmental Support
Participates in team effort to accomplish efficient room turnover per AORN guidelines and Infection Control Policy which includes but is not limited to:
Sweeping/mopping floors
Placing equipment in an orderly fashion
Collecting/distributing clean/soiled linen
Collecting and transporting hazardous waste
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
Changing bed linens
Obtaining supplies
Transporting specimens
Opening sterile supplies
Transporting instruments and case carts to/from Sterile Processing
Sterilizing instruments
Cleans assigned areas in the surgical department by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions
Maintains janitor closet, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner
Knowledgeable in functions of Central Sterile Processing related to cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, wrapping and storage of instrumentation following appropriate “Instructions for Use,” (IFU’s) of instrumentation and assists as needed
Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions.
Prepares all necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aids based on preference card
Patient Care
Performs assigned patient care duties as needed and/or delegated to, which may include:
Monitoring surgical schedule to ensure that the patient arrives on the unit in a timely manner
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
Performs linen changes on stretchers and beds
Transfer patient from stretcher or bed to OR bed
Responds to patient needs promptly
Aids other team members as required
Positioning and prepping patients according to AORN guidelines
Applying monitors to the patient
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Healthcare related experience preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification or obtain within 3 months of hire
CNA preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English
Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email
Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique upon completion of orientation
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Call responsibilities may be associated with this position. Operating Room Assistant must remain substance free and within 30 minutes of the facility when fulfilling call obligations
Requisition ID: 2022-121266
Street: 1026 A Ave NE
Name: 1010 UnityPoint Health CR St Lukes Hospital
Name: Operating Rooms
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: 4x10 hour shifts M-F. 7a-5:30p.
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org