Operating Room Technician

Job description / Role

The OR Technician reports to the Program Manager and is supervised clinically by the designated site medical director. The OR Technician will be assigned to treat patients in clinical or hospital setting. Provides direct and indirect services to the surgical patient under the supervision of the General Surgeon or Operating Room Nurse and performs tasks as necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the operating room, as well as delivering quality care. All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.

- Performs necessary tasks for Scrub role using technical skills.
- Assist Anesthetist with patient positioning.
- Assures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Assembly, Wrapping and Sterilization Instruments Sets as necessary.
- Disinfection, Decontamination and Sterilization of the Surgical Instruments.
- Ensure proper instrumentation for each procedure.
- Follows all principles of sterile technique.
- Loading operations of the Stream Sterilizer.
- Participates in all counts (instruments, sponges, sharps, etc.) as necessary.
- Proper Storage and Handling of surgical instruments to include testing of Biological Indicators.
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
- Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
- Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
- All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
- Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes,
- Communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
- Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations
- Bill of Rights for patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

- High School graduate and must have graduated from an accredited surgical technician program with 2 years of experience or have the military equivalent training course with Certificate of Completion.
- Two years experience as a surgical technician is required.
- Hold and maintain a current unrestricted (State) Operating Room Technician license from Country of Origin (or equilvalent).
- Technician who have completed certification testing by the (American) Association of Surgical Technologists or equivalent is desirable.
- Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
- Have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.
- Surgical technologists need manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly.
- Surgical technologists must be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle demands of the operating room environment.
- Technologists must respond quickly and must be familiar with operating procedures in order to have instruments ready for surgeons without having to be told.
- Technologists will be expected to keep abreast of new developments in their field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a current Passport
- Must sign a Foreign Service Agreement.
- Requires a corporate background check, and a favorably adjudicated investigation if required by contract.
- Work hours are based on 45 hr. work week, 9 hours a day 5 days a week.
- Ability to speak, write and communicate in English is highly desirable.
- Will have a valid, current country of origin or International Drivers license.
- Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
- Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical Management System software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be medically and dentally fit in accordance with CHS requirements.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Travel is required by surface or air.
- The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

About the Company

Founded in 1975, Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most experienced providers of workforce medical services. We partner with Fortune 1000 companies and the U.S. government to solve the highly complex, large-scale health care challenges they face by implementing and managing cost-effective, customized medical programs for large and dispersed workforces. Our technology-driven, flexible health care solutions are capable of providing tailored services to ensure employers can meet the medical needs and compliance issues of their employees anywhere in the world.

We leverage our unique combination of sophisticated, proprietary IT systems, best-in-class program management capabilities, specialized logistics and distribution services, and broad contracted network of medical providers to offer differentiated services.