Operating Room Technician I/II/III (Regular & Per Diem Pool)

Under direction, the Operating Room Technician assists in nursing care and the preparation of patients for surgery; assists in the operating room during surgery and in the recovery room; and performs support duties to include the cleaning and maintenance  of supplies, instruments, and sterilizers.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Operating Room Technician I is the entry level classification in this job series. Incumbents perform routine duties assisting physicians and nurses in the preparation of surgical equipment used in the operating room and responsibilities relating to cleaning procedures in both the operating room and in sterile processing.

Operating Room Technician II is the journey level classification in this job series. Incumbents perform a variety of duties that involve assisting physicians and nurses with the preparation of surgical equipment, direct assistance during operations, and scrub duties and responsibilities in the operating room.

Operating Room Technician III is the advanced journey level classification in this job series. Incumbents perform specialized tasks relating to preparation and direct assistance in the operating room for various specialized operations. Independent judgment is required at this level. May serve as a lead/training person over lower level Operating Room Technicians.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleans and maintains surgical supplies in the operating room;
• Cleans, maintains, and prepares surgical instruments for surgeries;
• Assists the nurses in the preparation of patients for surgery and in the recovery room; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Directly assists the physicians and nurses during surgical procedures; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

• May lead the work of lower level Operating Room Technicians and student Operating Room Technicians by training and/or supervising and making recommendations on hiring, disciplinary actions, and evaluations; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time, therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs.  A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.  

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.  A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
 
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process. 

COMPARATIVE SCREENING:  If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the oral examination.  Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application and supplemental questions.
 
ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%:  A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.  Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE:  If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list. 

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
 
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.  If interested, please click here for additional information. 

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
 
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Liz Gonzalez by telephone at (805) 677-5313 or by e-mail at Liz.Gonzalez@ventura.org.