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SalaryStatus:
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
Location:
Wills Eye Surgery Center
Cherry Hill, NJ
408 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.?4:30 p.m.
Primary Function:
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the OR Technologist maintains medical instruments, supplies and all other materials needed during surgical procedures. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the registered nurse, ensures that all required items (implants and supplies) are in place prior to scheduled operative cases.
- Assists in selecting and assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures utilizing Universal Precautions; maintains aseptic techniques (gowning, gloving, surgical scrub, and OR suite traffic control).
- Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies and ensures proper protection when transporting to sterile processing.
- Assists in transporting patients, case carts and equipment prior to and after completion of each surgical case.
- Participates in OR suite turn around by assisting in cleaning and case cart management (spraying of enzymatic solution) between surgical procedures.
- Ensures the proper handling of specimens and cultures in accordance with hospital procedures and best practices.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver safe and accurate care to patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/physician.
- Provides patient support during the administration of anesthesia.
- Assists with opening sterile supplies in preparation for surgical procedures.
- Under the supervision of the physician or registered nurse, assists in positioning patient during surgical procedures.
- Maintains an awareness of the surgical procedure to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
- Actively participates in OR quality initiatives.
- Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.
- Avoids repeating rumors or soliciting unfounded statements, keeps personal biases to oneself, maintain positive image.
- Receives constructive feedback in a positive self-develop-mental manner.
- Functions as an effective team member.
- Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.
- Strives to maintain the confidentiality of all patients and their families/significant other(s).
