What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Technician II position at Children's of Alabama?

In Operating Room at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday 0645-1515, With Call.

Summary:

The Operating Room Technician II (often referred to as Scrub Technician) assists the Team Leader by preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument, equipment, supply and procedural needs for all service-related surgical procedures. ORT II is responsible for facilitating the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

Other Information:

Education

High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Program or 2 years Operating Room Technician experience

Experience

2 years Operating Room Technician experience required in lieu of program graduation

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

Current BLS certification required
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Essential:

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Basic Life Support

Nonessential:

Certified Surgical Technologist

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Essential:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

2 Years Staff Level

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines an operating room (OR) as a place of service specifically equipped and staffed for the sole purpose of performing surgical procedures. At Children’s of Alabama, we are a Level 1 Trauma center providing a full-service operating room that provides surgical procedures in the following services: Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Dental, Gynecology, Pulmonary and Transplant Surgery-livers and kidneys. An operating room experience is the epitome of teamwork. With at least one Surgeon, one Anesthesiologist, one Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), one Circulating Nurse and one Scrub Nurse or Certified Scrub Technician taking care of one patient at a time. Providing surgical care in a sterile environment. Since Children’s of Alabama is a teaching institution, you may also have residents, fellows, and physician assistants in addition to the already mentioned team members.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0645-1515, With Call, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts

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