OR Technologist

The OR Technologist plays a crucial role in supporting surgical teams by assisting with the transportation and positioning of patients, preparing the operating room, and maintaining sterile environments during surgical procedures. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the transportation and positioning of patients.
• Assemble and dismantle surgical tables and instruments before and after procedures.
• Prepare the patient and the operating room for planned surgical procedures.
• Open sterile supplies and set up for procedures.
• Complete skin preparation and draping.
• Assist the surgeon with gowning and gloving.
• Pass instruments and sutures to the surgeon during procedures.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, sutures, and sponges.
• Apply dressings and bandages as needed.
• Identify, collect, and care for specimens.
• Decontaminate instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handle and store instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Aid in the efficient turnover of the operating room for subsequent cases.
• Monitor and restock supplies as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Non-Certified:
  Graduate of an OR technician program accredited through ARC/STSA, on-the-job training, military experience as a technician or LPN, dental assistant, ophthalmic technician, or medical assistant. All on-the-job training or military experience must be evidenced by training facility, physician in charge, or military command officer.
• Certified:
  Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 6 months of specialized training for non-certified positions or relevant on-the-job and military training.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a team environment.