Specialty Operating Room OR Technician

Primary City/State

• Casper,
• Wyoming
• Department
• Name:
• Surg-Hosp
• Work
• Shift:
• Varied
• Job
• Category: Clinical Care Banner Health was recently recognized on Forbes inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025. This list highlights employers across the country that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees. The Banner Wyoming Medical Center Operating Room team is a highly functioning team whose focus centers on providing exceptional patient care. As a Specialty OR Tech, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and efficiency are valued; while you hone your critical thinking skills and positively impact the patient outcomes on a daily basis. Wyoming Medical Center is looking for a Specialty Operating Room Tech looking to gain experience in our surgical department where you will be responsible for inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer-based inventory management system. Along with needing strong communication skills. This if a Full-time position with the flexibility of working 5 8- hour shifts start at 6:00am or 7:00am or 4 10-hour shifts. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. BLS Certification is required for this position. Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides support to the surgical team by providing basic patient care and assistance as directed. Promotes patient safety by assuring safe functioning of OR specialty equipment during procedures and ensuring appropriate supplies are available. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Serves as a resource person in designated surgical specialty to ensure coordination of necessary instruments and equipment. 2. Maintains unit equipment.
• This includes, but is not limited to: setting up; cleaning; performing basic troubleshooting of equipment; performing safety checks on equipment and specialty carts as directed, calibrates and replaces soda lime. Monitors equipment for malfunctions, performs light maintenance or arranges for repairs. May complete room setup, assemble equipment, and maintain anesthesia specialty carts. 3. Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team. 4. Maintains adequate inventory of anesthesia and surgical supplies both in the OR and anesthesia work areas. 5. Assists with pulling supplies for cases, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates. 6. Under the direction of the RN circulator, assists with basic patient care as requested. Practices aseptic technique per competency. 7. Performs functional tasks and utilizes equipment as delegated by a licensed professional. This may require additional specialized training provided by the department, consistent with demonstrated competency. 8. Assists with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover. 9. Responsibilities are typically within the department but may require assisting in other areas which administer anesthesia. Incumbents must be able to think critically and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other members of the multiple-disciplinary OR team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification. An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer-based inventory management system. Requires strong communication (written and verbal) skills, time management, problem solving ability, customer service and organizational skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience working with specialty instruments and equipment is strongly preferred. Knowledge of patient related supplies, materials, and aseptic techniques are preferred. Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferably surgical services or specialty procedure area. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.