OR Technician

OR Technician (Full-Time)

Department: Clinic Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1668 S Garfield Ave, Ste 100, Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $30.00 - $36.00 / hour

Description

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring required instruments, equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly
• Assist with preparation of instruments and supplies for scheduled surgical cases
• Establish and maintain the sterile field in accordance with established protocols and infection prevention standards
• Assist the surgical team with patient draping and preparation for procedures
• Provide sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons throughout surgical procedures
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with designated surgical team members in accordance with established protocols
• Recognize and promptly report actual or potential breaks in sterile techniques

• Clean, disinfect, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer instructions
• Package, wrap, and process instruments and supplies using appropriate sterilization methods
• Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and maintain required sterilization records and monitoring documentation
• Perform routine checks of sterilization equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel
• Ensure sterilized instruments and supplies are properly handled, stored, and are available for surgical procedures

• Assist with operating room cleaning and turnover between surgical cases and at the end of scheduled procedures
• Maintain organized instrument, equipment and supply storage areas to support operational readiness
• Assist with patient transportation to and from the operating room under the direction of the surgical team
• Support routine operating room activities, including supply replenishment, inventory coordination, and other assigned clinical support tasks
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on departmental and operational needs

• Follow established sterile technique, infection prevention, patient safety and surgical protocols
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives
• Identify and promptly escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns to appropriate clinical personnel
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements and applicable surgical services standards

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program is preferred
• No prior operating room experience required for graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program
•  A minimum of six (6) months of operating room experience required for candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, infection prevention practices and operating room protocols
• Proficiency in handling surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and proper storage procedures
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and ability to provide timely assistance during procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow established clinical instructions, safety protocols, and procedural guidelines
• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the surgical team
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, onsite position. The office is located at 1668 S Garfield Ave, Ste 100, Alhambra, CA 91801.
• The national target pay range for this role is $30.00 - $36.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.