**Job Description:**

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Circulating Nurse to join our dynamic team in the Operating Room. In this role, you will be an integral part of the surgical team, ensuring that each procedure runs smoothly and effectively. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support during surgeries and act as the liaison between the surgical team and other healthcare professionals.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare the operating room for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sterile.
- Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the procedure, providing reassurance and assistance as needed.
- Document all relevant information related to the surgical procedure in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
- Assist with the proper positioning of the patient in preparation for surgery.
- Facilitate smooth communication between the surgical team, patients, and their families by providing updates and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

**Qualifications:**

- Current RN licensure required.
- Previous experience as a circulating nurse in an operating room setting preferred.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications are required.
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle unforeseen situations with professionalism and poise.

**Why Join Us?**

- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care.
- Flexible schedule to suit your lifestyle needs.
- Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced medical technology.
- Engage in diverse and challenging cases that will enhance your professional skills and growth.

If you are a dedicated healthcare professional eager to make a positive impact in the lives of patients, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role. Join us in delivering top-quality care in the Operating Room and become part of an organization that values expertise, integrity, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and package surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and facility procedures.
• Verify instrument sets for completeness, function, and quality before distribution.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, biological indicators, and equipment logs.
• Prepare case carts and deliver sterile supplies and equipment to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies as needed.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and regulatory standards, including facility policies and applicable guidelines.
• Report equipment issues, supply shortages, and process concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Support proper handling and transport of contaminated and sterile items throughout the department.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to help ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience in sterile processing department.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods, instrumentation, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain documentation and logs.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with surgical instruments and medical device processing.
• Knowledge of sterile storage, transport, and handling practices.
• Experience supporting operating room and procedural areas.
• Ability to identify instrument damage or wear and escalate concerns appropriately.

Work Environment

This role may involve standing for extended periods, lifting and moving equipment or supply trays, and working in areas with exposure to cleaning chemicals and contaminated materials. Protective equipment and safety protocols are used to support a safe working environment.

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, work as part of a collaborative healthcare team, and build valuable skills in a critical support function. The ideal candidate takes pride in accuracy, reliability, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Position Summary

The Operating Room Technician supports the surgical team by assisting with operating room turnover, sterile processing, instrumentation decontamination, and patient care activities. This position offers on-the-job training for individuals interested in developing skills in the perioperative setting, including assisting with orthopedic procedures as a sterile retractor holder.

Responsibilities

• Perform operating room turnover between surgical cases.
• Assist with room setup, equipment movement, and supply management.
• Learn sterile processing, instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
• Train to scrub into designated orthopedic cases and assist as a retractor holder.
• Assist with patient transfers and positioning.
• Follow infection control, safety, and sterile technique standards.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and support staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and professional.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry instrument trays and supplies.
• Ability to push, pull, and move equipment.
• Ability to assist with transferring and positioning patients.

Ideal Candidate: A highly motivated team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn all aspects of the operating room and sterile processing environment.