What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Technician position at Trios Health?
Job Type: Union | Full Time | 4-10 - 5-8 shifts
Your experience matters
Trios Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OR Tech who is joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
An OR Tech who excels in this role:
- Prepares and maintains surgical instruments in the OR suite and ensures their proper set-up, assists surgical team during the surgical procedure(s).
- Has an understanding of the procedures being performed and can anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during procedure.
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Transport to decontamination room upon completion of the surgical procedure.
Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures their proper functioning. -
Responsible for all instruments, maintaining them in good working order, and assuring the availability of needed instruments to do all surgical cases.
Maintains sterile field and counts all instruments, sponges, needles etc, needed for each case. - Has necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures.
- Cleans, assembles, and prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization when needed.
- Follows proper sterilization processes.
- Participates in testing and recording of all Biotesting for the sterilizers and autoclaves in the department as needed.
- Responsible for confirming equipment while in the OR/Procedure room. Sterile field has been appropriately processed/sterilized.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:
- American Heart Association Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) by completion of hospital orientation
- Surgical Technologist Certification (NCCT or NBSTSA) preferred, or RN License required
- Minimum Work Experience at least 1 year experience in a general OR environment required.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing Maria.Delgado1@lifepointhealth.net.
Hourly range: $25.01-45.34
EEOC Statement
“Trios Health an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.Salary : $25 - $45