Job Purpose: The Operating Room Technician is an entry level medical position. The purpose is to support the ASC daily operations and through direct and indirect patient interaction, one day a week. Essential Functions: Regular attendance and punctuality – Wednesdays are mandatory. Holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, or will obtain one within the first 3 months of employment. Prepares and organizes the operating room equipment, instruments and supplies necessary for surgical procedures. Receives inventory shipments and reconciles them with inventory orders. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in the operating room. Monitors inventory for expiration dates and rotating stock to avoid inventory loss. Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes surgical instrumentation according to ANSI, AAMI and APIC standards. Assists the healthcare team with patient positioning and patient transfers. Assists with operating room turnovers between surgeries, to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. Performs daily operating room data recording for state compliance. Completes the laundry on a weekly basis, to include washing, drying, folding and putting away. Exhibits strong respect for all co-workers. Demonstrates willingness to abide by the ASC protocols and state regulations. Projects a positive and professional image. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Perform any other functions as required by nursing or doctor requests. Qualifications and Education Requirements High School graduate or equivalent Preferred Skills Prior experience in the medical setting Current BLS Certification Required Competencies Excellent judgment, dependability, conscientious performance. Detail oriented. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Caring and empathic. High ethical standards. Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for operating complicated equipments. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, speech clarity, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to environmental risk of biohazard