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Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) OR Technician Temp you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) OR Technician Temp where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued?

If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY :

The OR Tech Temp works under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse assigned to the case and in tandem with the Certified Surgical Tech.

His / her duties include preparing for the surgical procedures by collecting needed supplies, instrumentation and equipment to perform surgery.

He / she prepares for the surgical procedure by setting up the room and opening the cases, and disposing of used instruments and supplies after the procedure is completed.

The OR Tech Temp assists the physicians during surgery by setting up the surgical procedure with all needed supplies, instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities include handling the sterile instruments and equipment needed to facilitate the surgery. The tech’s responsibility also includes proper care of handling of instruments postoperatively for transport to Sterile Processing and replacing of supplies to proper storage.

The OR Tech Temp works in tandem with a Certified Surgical Tech.

POPULATION SERVED : Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served : Pre and intraoperative interventions, including but not limited to : trauma, vascular, neuro, thoracic, GI, GU, GYN, Orthopedics, Skeletal / muscular conditions and diseases etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Works directly under the supervision circulator nurse and in tandem with the certified tech assigned to the case to ensure all supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed to perform assigned procedures, as per physician’s preference card, are gathered prior to the start of the case.
• Assist Certified Tech in the preparation of surgical procedures in a timely manner to allow for counts and equipment checks prior to the patient entering the OR.
• Maintains knowledge of surgical specialties and ability to scrub for Plastics, General, ENT, GYN, Orthopedic, Pediatric, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Cardiovascular, Urology and Ophthalmology procedures.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and demonstration of that knowledge in the operating room.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods and demonstration of that knowledge in the operation room.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with physicians, patients, and all other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with review and correction of the preference card hard copy to ensure physicians’ preference cards are current and legible.
• Assist the Certified tech and circulator nurse with marking, on the preference card, supplies utilized / opened during the procedure for proper billing of the case.
• Consistently displays positive behavior and communication and interaction with all members of the health care team.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. May take call in tandem with the certified OR tech.

What qualifications you will need :

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• May not remain in the OR Tech Temp role more than 180 days and must obtain certification to be eligible for transfer to a regular Certified Surgical Tech position.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300 bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center .

The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more.

Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our OR Technician Temp opening.

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Last updated : 2024-03-23