Operating Room Technician

Position Summary:

Job Duties: Obtains sterile supplies and instruments for circulator and opens onto sterile field aseptically.

Knowledge of aseptic technique. Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up. Assists circulator in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.

Assists circulator in checking equipment. Using aseptic technique holds limbs for sterile surgical prep. Assists with maintaining appropriate levels of inventory by picking up needed materials when necessary.

Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures. Takes responsibility and maintains the safety of patients specific to their age-related needs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.

Ensures patients are properly identified according to the patient identification policy prior to transporting to holding area or Surgery. Transports patients with IV pumps and/or oxygen and requests assistance from other staff when needed. Performs various other departmental functions on occasion, such as delivering schedules, supplies, lab specimens, etc.. Using principles of asepsis, performs surgical hand scrub, gowns, gloves, and hold retractors for surgical procedure. Assists the circulating nurse or anesthesia personnel in transferring the patient to the operating room table.

Position Qualification:

High School diploma. Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Operating Room experience preferred.