O.R.T. (Operating Room Technician

Operating Room Technician

Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Before a surgery, the Operating Room Technician (ORT) helps prepare the operating room (OR) by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. The ORT follows regulations and industry procedures for the OR, assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment and ensures the equipment functions properly. Other duties include passing instruments, holding retractors, cutting sutures, helping count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, and operating sterilizers, lights, or suction machines.

After surgery is complete, the ORT helps transfer patients from the OR table and clean and restock the operating room and supply room. As an operation room team member, the ORT/Surgical Technician performs a variety of duties to prepare the Operating Room and the patient for surgery, using appropriate techniques.

Education/Credentials: HS diploma or equivalent One year of hospital experience required Prior ORT/CST experience required BLS certification within 30 days of hire CST or CRCST certification desired On-call responsibilities--must be able to be at the hospital within 30 minutes or less. Good communication and teamwork skills. Good physical and emotional health to work under stress and emergent situations Must be able to understand and apply principals of aseptic technique Must be able to apply principles of good posture and body mechanics

Why Join Us? We offer a comprehensive benefits package including an employee incentive bonus based on hospital performance and patient satisfaction, up to 6% annual retirement contribution, 20% employee discount, stable health, vision, and dental insurance premiums, and 12 hours PHO at time of hire, all within a supportive, family-like work culture. Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with the candidate’s relevant experience and skills.