Operating Room Technician (26681)

Primary Scheduled hours: 80 Hours per pay period

• 8 hour shifts

Job Summary:

Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection prevention and control practices. Directs and checks work of others in the absence of management staff. Willingness to accept new ideas and work under stressful conditions. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border.

• We are an independent rural healthcare provider.

• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:

• 24 bed Rural Community Hospital

• Trauma Level IV

• 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
• 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
• 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility

Education Background and Experience:

Minimum Education:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.

Required Licensure / Certifications:

• Active Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration

• Current BCLS Certification

Preferred Licensure / Certifications:

Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or NCCT.

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the operating room/sterile processing. Graduate of accredited school may count as (1) one year.

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.

• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.

• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times.

• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.

• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately.

• Follows aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure.

• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.

• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.

• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies, when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($25.25 - $29.74/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match

• Long Term Disability

• AFLAC

• Flexible Spending Account

• Potential for loan repayment (State and Federal options).

• We provide a complementary gym membership

• We offer competitive wages.

• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.

• We work where we play

• Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.

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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.

• We offer strong family-like support system

• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.