Operating Room Support Technician - Day Shift

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer an Operating Room Support Technician a $15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals.

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

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• Assists clinical staff with patient care and preparation for surgical procedures.

• Serves as a resource and extension of the surgical care team.
• Monitors and assesses operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Assists patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care.
• Assists with moving and positioning the patient as directed.
• Always ensures patient’s safety.
• Plans, prioritizes, organizes and performs requests for surgical assistance related to equipment holding as requested by the assigned care team.
• Prepares, cares for and disposes of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
• Verifies patient identification.
• Participates in required patient safety education programs: Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Knows and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists with the care, preparation and stocking of supplies such as arranging sterile set up, adjusting lights, cleaning operating room, and skin preparation prior to surgery under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.
• No experience needed. Comprehensive on the job training provided.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.