OR Technician -Operating Room

Operating Room Technician OR Tech

The Operating Room Surgical Technologist functions as a sterile member of the surgical team, assisting the surgeon, surgical first assistant, and registered nursing staff before, during, and after cardiovascular and other operative procedures. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and in accordance with the policies of Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC), the OR Tech prepares the operating room and sterile field, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and maintains strict aseptic technique to ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.

This is a contract (13-week) or per diem, at-will, travel surgical technologist assignment supporting cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted surgical caseloads.

The following duties are representative and not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by AVMC as necessary to meet operational and patient-care needs:

• Prepare the cardiovascular operating room prior to each procedure, ensuring a sterile environment and that all required instruments, sutures, supplies, implants, and equipment are available per surgeon preference cards.
• Open sterile supplies and set up the sterile field using strict aseptic technique; perform sterile gowning, gloving, and draping of the patient and equipment.
• Pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies to the surgeon and first assistant, anticipating the needs of the surgical team during cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted procedures.
• Operate and manage specialized surgical, robotic, and monitoring equipment in accordance with manufacturer and facility guidelines.
• Perform accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and supplies with the circulating nurse before, during, and after each procedure.
• Handle and prepare tissue specimens, medications on the sterile field, and surgical implants according to facility protocol.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and sterile environment; assist with patient positioning, transport, and turnover of the room between cases.
• Collect and remove contaminated items at the completion of cases and assist in restocking sterile supplies.
• Provide input for updates to physician preference cards at the surgeon's request.
• Participate in the facility-wide infection-control plan and continuous quality-improvement processes.
• Respond to surgical emergencies and assist the surgical team as directed, including during on-call hours.
• Comply with all AVMC policies, The Joint Commission standards, AORN recommended practices, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.

• Surgical Technologist Certificate (Certified Surgical Technologist).
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification - annual renewal required by AVMC.
• Minimum two (2) years of Operating Room experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of travel (contract) experience.
• Completed skills checklist required at the time of submission.

• Weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation required.
• Must work weekends and holidays as requested by AVMC.
• Completed skills checklist required at submission.
• Must comply with all facility credentialing, health-screening, immunization, and background-check requirements prior to and throughout the assignment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods (often the length of a surgical case, which may exceed several hours).
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling; ability to lift and carry instrument trays and assist with patient positioning (lifting up to approximately 25 50 lbs, consistent with AORN safe-handling guidance).
• Fine manual dexterity, tactile sensitivity, and the ability to handle small instruments with precision.
• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and hearing adequate to monitor the surgical field and respond to verbal direction.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sharps, surgical smoke, anesthetic gases, radiation (lead apron use during fluoroscopy/robotics), latex, chemicals, and temperature variation within the OR environment.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift.

Pay Rate: $33.25 per hour. In compliance with California Labor Code 432.3 (SB 1162 / SB 642), this represents a good-faith estimate of the hourly wage the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation is determined by experience, certifications, and assignment-specific factors.

• Overtime is paid in accordance with California law (time-and-one-half after 8 hours in a workday and after 40 hours in a workweek; double-time after 12 hours in a workday).
• Meal and rest periods provided in accordance with California law (a 30-minute meal period and paid 10-minute rest breaks per applicable schedule).
• Paid sick leave provided in accordance with the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (minimum 40 hours / 5 days per year for eligible employees).
• Per diem employees are compensated on an as-needed basis and may not be guaranteed a fixed number of hours; per diem employees retain all applicable minimum-wage, overtime, meal/rest, and paid-sick-leave protections under California law.

At-Will Employment: This is an at-will employment relationship. Employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, by either the employee or the employer. Nothing in this job description, nor any contract assignment length (including a 13-week term), creates a guarantee of continued employment or alters the at-will nature of the relationship. No representative of ProEd Consulting and Staffing Inc, other than an authorized officer in a signed writing, has the authority to alter this at-will status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: ProEd Consulting and Staffing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or applicable federal, state, and local law.

Reasonable Accommodation: ProEd will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with the ADA and FEHA. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or assignment process should contact ProEd.

Salary History: Consistent with California Labor Code 432.3, ProEd does not seek or rely on an applicant's salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation.

Background & Health Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, a background check (conducted in compliance with the California Fair Chance Act), drug screening, and required health and immunization clearances. Any criminal-history inquiry will be conducted only after a conditional offer, as required by California law.