O. R. Technician - 60 Hours Every Two Weeks

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

The O.R Technologist is an unlicensed person who works under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse (RN), or other surgical personnel, to help ensure the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.  They handle the instruments, medications and supplies necessary to do the procedure.

Essential Functions

• Ability to scrub on all procedures using proper aseptic technique.
• Check case carts and set up for essential instruments and supplies.
• Wear appropriate PPE for every procedure.
• Have water available during procedure to clean dirty instruments; flush cannulated instruments; spray with enzymatic cleaner at the end of the procedure.
• Utilize preference cards for checking cases.
• Prepare and handle specimens properly.
• Maintain vigilant observation of sterile table and identify any breaks in technique and compromise of sterility.
• Account for all instruments, sponges and equipment used during the procedure.
• Prepare and handle all specimens properly

Requirements

• Certified surgical technologist
• At least 1 year of previous experience in role
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.