OR Technician

Northern Light Mayo Hospital Department:

Operating Room Position is located:

Mayo Hospital Work Type:

PRN Hours Per Week:

As Needed Work Schedule:

7:00 AM to 4:30

PM Summary:

Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patient by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards, policies and delegated duties of the hospital and department. Performs scrub duties and related procedures. Performs housekeeping duties as necessary and assists in maintenance of all supplies. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases. Assists in preparation, transportation and supervision of patients. Maintains education in surgical, operating room, and related aspects of nursing care.

Responsibilities :

• Pro-actively assists others, and works as part of a team.
• Contributes to a positive atmosphere where co-workers can develop skills and abilities to the fullest potential.
• Precepts and mentors new staff and students.
• Attends work and utilizes PTO program in accordance with policy.
• Assists surgeon as scrub nurse according to prescribed standards.
• Plan developed with room team to provide proper and efficient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of units quality goals and process improvement measures.
• Recognizes unsafe working conditions and offers appropriate corrective actions.
• Helps with inventory control.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to an ever changing patient care environment.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills Demonstrates Adaptability:

Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:

Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

Effectively Communicates:

Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

Provides Patient-Centered Care:

Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Serves Others:

Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration. Behaves with

Integrity and Builds Trust:

Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

Cultivates Respect:

Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

Fosters Accountability:

Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

Practices Compassion:

Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Graduated from a Certified Surgical Technician Program and have or will have their certification within 1 year of hire. Working Conditions Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people. Potential exposure to diseases or infections. Potential exposure to hazardous materials. Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds. Prolonged periods of standing. Prolonged periods of walking. Questions?

Contact Talent Acquisition:

phone: 207-973-7100 email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org Dover- Foxcroft, Maine, NL Mayo, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Rural Health Care