Primary City/State:
Casper, Wyoming
Department Name:
Surg-Hosp
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Explore and excel. Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. Whether you're coming in with experience, or seeking to develop your career, Banner Health is a great place to work.
In this OR Specialty Technician position, you will play a vital role in managing efficient flow of the perioperative department. This role encompasses many responsibilities including cleaning OR suites, maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and room set-up. You will work closely with OR staff, Surgical techs, and anesthesia, as well as learn day to day operations within the OR suite. If you are looking for a position that allows you to never stop learning, this position is for you!
This is a Full-Time opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of surgical instruments and processes. Basic Life Support certification is required. This is community based hospital, where the team has a strong focus on teamwork and supporting each other.
SHIFT DETAILS
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 10 hr shifts
Shift: Days - Staggered starts beginning 0500 through 0930.
Schedule: Monday - Friday
On Call: Required: 1 Night/Week, Weekends rotating
Requirements: BLS Certification is required for this position.
If you're ready to join this dynamic team and be a part of a work environment you can thrive in, apply today!
Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides support to the surgical team by providing basic patient care and assistance as directed. Promotes patient safety by assuring safe functioning of OR specialty equipment during procedures and ensuring appropriate supplies are available.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Serves as a resource person in designated surgical specialty to ensure coordination of necessary instruments and equipment.
Maintains unit equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: setting up; cleaning; performing basic troubleshooting of equipment; performing safety checks on equipment and specialty carts as directed, calibrates and replaces soda lime. Monitors equipment for malfunctions, performs light maintenance or arranges for repairs. May complete room setup, assemble equipment, and maintain anesthesia specialty carts.
Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team.
Maintains adequate inventory of anesthesia and surgical supplies both in the OR and anesthesia work areas.
Assists with pulling supplies for cases, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates.
Under the direction of the RN circulator, assists with basic patient care as requested. Practices aseptic technique per competency.
Performs functional tasks and utilizes equipment as delegated by a licensed professional. This may require additional specialized training provided by the department, consistent with demonstrated competency.
Assists with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.
Responsibilities are typically within the department but may require assisting in other areas which administer anesthesia. Incumbents must be able to think critically and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other members of the multiple-disciplinary OR team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer based inventory management system.
Requires strong communication (written and verbal) skills, time management, problem solving ability, customer service and organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience working with specialty instruments and equipment is strongly preferred. Knowledge of patient related supplies, materials, and aseptic techniques are preferred. Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferably surgical services or specialty procedure area.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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