About this role
Astrana Health is seeking Operating Room (OR) Technician to support surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting surgeons and the surgical team, and ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly maintained. This role supports safe and efficient operating room operations through adherence to established surgical protocols, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards.
- Our Values: Put Patients First Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams Operate with Integrity & Excellence Be Innovative Work As One Team Surgical Preparation & Intraoperative Support Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring required instruments, equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly Assist with preparation of instruments and supplies for scheduled surgical cases Establish and maintain the sterile field in accordance with established protocols and infection prevention standards Assist the surgical team with patient draping and preparation for procedures Provide sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons throughout surgical procedures Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with designated surgical team members in accordance with established protocols Recognize and promptly report actual or potential breaks in sterile techniques Instrument Processing & Sterilization Clean, disinfect, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer instructions Package, wrap, and process instruments and supplies using appropriate sterilization methods Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and maintain required sterilization records and monitoring documentation Perform routine checks of sterilization equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel Ensure sterilized instruments and supplies are properly handled, stored, and are available for surgical procedures Operating Room & Clinical Support Assist with operating room cleaning and turnover between surgical cases and at the end of scheduled procedures Maintain organized instrument, equipment and supply storage areas to support operational readiness Assist with patient transportation to and from the operating room under the direction of the surgical team Support routine operating room activities, including supply replenishment, inventory coordination, and other assigned clinical support tasks Perform additional duties as assigned based on departmental and operational needs Patient Safety & Quality Compliance Follow established sterile technique, infection prevention, patient safety and surgical protocols Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives Identify and promptly escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns to appropriate clinical personnel Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements and applicable surgical services standards