What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating RoomTechnologist position at Saint John Hospital?
| Location | US-KS-Leavenworth | ID | 2025-238687 | Category | Clinical Tech | Position Type | Per Diem | Shift | Days | Job Type | Non-Exempt |
We are seeking an Operating Room Technologist, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technologist, Surgical Tech, or Scrub Technologist. An Operating Room Technologist (OR Tech) prepares the Operating Room (OR), sets up sterile instruments and supplies, and supports the surgical team throughout the entire surgical procedure. The OR Tech will maintain sterility, anticipate needs, and help ensure every surgery runs safely, efficiently, and on time. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Shifts Available:Variable
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours: Variable
Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
- Sick leave accrual
** If you have experience in the following: Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Endoscopy and Urology procedures you are encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Prepare the operating room by setting up sterile instruments, supplies and equipment needed for the procedure
- Assist with prepping and positioning the patient while helping the surgical team gown and glove properly
- Maintain a sterile field at all times and ensure all instruments and supplies stay organized and accessible
- Pass instruments, sutures, and other supplies to the surgeon during the procedure while anticipating their next step
- Manage sponge, needle and instrument counts and handle specimens for lab processing
- Assist with room turnover after the case by removing drapes, cleaning the Operating Room and sending instruments for sterilization
- Experience in the following procedures is preferred: Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Endoscopy and Urology
Education and Training
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Current BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted) upon hire and maintain current
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties
- Graduation from an ORT training program within 6 months of hire or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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