PD OR Technician, Operating Room Req #: 0000197743
Category: Surgical Tech
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Operating Room
Salary: $33.21 per hour
Location: Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: PD OR Technician

Location: Trinitas Regional Medical Ctr

Department: Operating Room

Req#: 0000197743

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $33.21 - $33.21 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The OR Technician is responsible for assisting the surgeon with all assigned procedures. The OR Technician will participate in the on-call rotation for weekdays, weekends and holidays. As a team member, they will set up rooms for procedures, arrange necessary equipment and mentor new employees as needed.

A 560 Bed Community Hospital with a 10 Room OR/ASC Suite
Heavy concentration in Ortho/Spine and Robotic Surgery
JCAHO Total Joint Certification

Qualifications:

Required:

Surgical technologists in New Jersey healthcare facilities must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) have successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists;

(b) holds and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization;

(c) have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps;

(d) be employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility as of December 20, 2011;

(e) be in the service of the federal government

Minimum 1 year of work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 11:30am -10:00pm Willing to take on call emergencies Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

Promotes and implements the concept of patient and family -centered careObserves and reports to the Registered Nurse patient s response to intervention/treatmentsPromotes a compassionate and supportive environmentAssists in the transport of patient when necessaryRecords vital signs and bedside glucose testing resultsManages the care of the pre, intra, and post procedural patient according to hospital procedures and standards of careAnticipates patient needs through frequent rounds, observation and communicationCollects specimens; labels accurately and ensures delivery to appropriate departmentRecognizes and reports pertinent observations, changes in patient status, incidents and patient care activities to the professional registered nursePerform other duties as directedReinforces teaching to family and patient and reports any problems to Registered NurseCommunicates and records pertinent information to appropriate individualsAssisting in the transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite and employs safety measures to prevent fall and injuryParticipates in the on -call system for emergenciesRecognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports same directly to the RN caring for the patientAssists in the maintenance, care and cleanliness of supplies and equipmentCleans and disinfects equipment following procedures as assignedOrders all supplies needed from the storeroom and central supplyStocks all supplies in appropriate locationsMaintains par level of supplies and reports all shortages to the charge nurseMaintains the order of the utility roomsChecks equipment and supplies for expiration datesProvides and maintains a safe environment and performs proper surveillance for the prevention of falls for patients at riskIdentifies equipment problems and contacts appropriate departments for repair/replacementParticipates in the evaluation of new productsUtilizes equipment and supplies in a manner that achieves high productivity, cost effectiveness and waste reductionMaintains a neat, clean working areaDemonstrates competency regarding emergency response plan, including infant abductionPromotes a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and employeesCreates and promotes an environment conducive to teamwork and performance improvement

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer