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Operating Room Tech - Medical Assistant

Southern Illinois Hospital ServicesCarbondale, Illinois

$21 - $35 / hour

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Job Description

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Location: Carbondale, ILShift: DaysTime Type: Full TimeFacility/Clinic Name: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Position Summary

Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent

Licenses and CertificationNon-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer.Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCTBasic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Experience and SkillsTechnical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training

Role Specific ResponsibilitiesAssists in transportation and positioning of patientsAssists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedurePrepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.Opens sterile supplies and sets up for proceduresCompletes skin preparation and drapingAssist Surgeon with gowning and glovingAssist surgeon by passing instruments and sutureAssists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and spongesApplies dressings and bandages as neededAssists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriatelyAids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next casesMonitors and restocks supplies

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$21.00 - $34.55

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http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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