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Duties and Responsibilities
The Clinical Support Tech I assists the OR team providing technical support and assisting the physician and/or RN. This role assists with patient positioning/prepping under the direction of the RN and, depending on area, may assist with maintenance and care of technology and equipment including but not limited to endoscopy, Robotics, Image guided (superdimensions), and video equipment. Assists with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and protocols. Prepares equipment and specialty items for procedures according to preference cards. Responsible for communicating pertinent information to the RN. Additional functions include general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, and assisting OR team with patient care (positioning and prepping). Performs other duties as assigned. May function in the role of Operating Room Assistant as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. HOI OR only Assist surgical techs/RNs in opening sterile supplies to the back table when directed. Will be responsible for the 360 degree flips for anterior/posterior spinal fusion cases including gathering all needed equipment and safety devices needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Minimum six months experience as Operating Room Assistant Successful completion of internal technician competencies or equivalent external core training A minimum of 1 year recent operating room experience is preferred Additional skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment preferred License Required: N/A License Preferred: N/A Certifications Required BLS Certifications Preferred N/A
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers.
- More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
- For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers.
- Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
- Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
