Operating Room Technician
Job Location:
Folsom, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Founded in 1989 Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Folsom California. Serving over 60000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care cancer care womens health and neurology. Additionally Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and has been awarded the AMA/ASAs Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement recognizing the hospitals commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
As our Operating Room Tech you will be a vital member of the healthcare team providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator.
Every day you may access or distribute drugs needles or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy. Your role ensures seamless and safe OR function supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility.
To be successful in this role requires meticulous attention strong surgical and sterile technique knowledge excellent teamwork and adherence to all policies.
- Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.
- Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow.
- Utilizes physicians preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments supplies and equipment in preparation for each case.
- Maintains adequate supplies during procedure anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures.
- Responsible and accountable for sharps containment safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at MHFs Main OR or one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Tech.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
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