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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Per Diem O.R.Technician is an individual with knowledge and expertise in operating room technology. This employee is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform "scrub" assignment according to established guidelines:

a. Apply principles and practices of asepsis.

b. Perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure.

c. Set up sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to type of operation.

d. Assist in draping of patient and operative area according to need.

e. Assist and anticipate needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress.

f. Observe patient and be ready for emergencies.

g. Maintain correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure.

h. Maintain and monitor aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination.

i. Assist in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy.

j. Assist in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems.

k. Assist in moving patient using Perioperative Services approved transfer device.

l. Discard soiled materials in appropriate receptacle, places approved instruments for reprocessing in the appropriate reprocessing bin; decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed.

2. Assist the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines.

a. Assemble and make available all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure.

b. Provide special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed.

c. Observe and protect patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment.

d. Position patient; adjust table and accessories, as required for procedure. Follow OSHA and MSH P&P/guidelines by using appropriate PPE in the surgical suite.

e. Prepare operative area and assist in draping as directed.

f. Assist scrub nurse in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and report discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse.

g. Complete operative count and related records accurately, legibly following established P&P.

h. Observe personnel in the room continuously, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly.

i. Maintain and care for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage.

j. Assist in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed.

k. Assist in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure.

3. Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery, within the following limitations:

a. Mix medicated solution at the sterile field, only under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse dispensing the medication.

i. Label all medications that are not already labeled, for example medicines in syringes, cups and basins when Not for immediate patient use by the original preparer and/or if the medication is to be handed off to another provider for administration.

ii. All such medications (i.e. syringes, cups) must be labeled with the following information:

iii. Patient Name & DOB; Name of Medication; Strength; Dose; Date; Time and RN initial.

iv. Medications must be labeled with a hand written or pre-printed label.

b. Show medication label to person administering the medication.

c. Save all medication vials and/or ampoules until patient leaves the room.

d. Announce in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication.

e. Do not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Have Registered Professional Nurse dispense these drugs to the physician.

f. Perform functions to assist in meeting operational needs:

i. Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed.

ii. Assist CNM by notifying of changes in par levels

iii. Assist CNM by notifying any changes in instrumentation or equipment specific to the unit

iv. Assist in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in organized.

v. Assist in updating preference cards as needed

g. Supports in the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

h. Attends ongoing staff development as assigned to maintain appropriate knowledge and skills.

i. Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.

j. Demonstrates a humanistic kind and caring attitude.

k. Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental police.

l. Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards.

m. Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

n. Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital and Departmental policy, procedure and guidelines.

o. Demonstrates knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required.

• Courses in operating room technology, science, biology and chemistry preferred.

• Prefer experience in operating room setting.

• NBSTSA Certification in Operating Room Technology preferred.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 393 - Operating Room Tech - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

ABOUT US

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.

• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.

• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally.

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“About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 7,400 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 14 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.”

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Requisition ID : 3014227