OR Tech III

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The OR Tech III, under general supervision by the OR Manager/Surgery Center Manager is a member of the OR Team, working with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, certified nurse anesthetists and ancillary support personnel whose primary function is scrubbing for surgical cases. Other functions include handling instruments, supplies, medication, media, specimens, and instrument cases. When fully trained the OR Tech III assumes responsibility for call.

• Demonstrates the assimilation of the principles of asepsis; and patient and staff safety in performance of duties. Responsible for managing the surgical field efficiently to assure minimal waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains supplies and equipment in assigned specialties.
• Demonstrates exper skills in scrubbing for all surgical specialties as measured by direct supervisory observation or if in training, satisfactory progress.
• Uses experience and knowledge to assist in solving immediate patient care problems within the scope of ORT practice as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Is capable of appropriately selecting the equipment and supplies required for the given case as demonstrated through direct feedback in "Missing Equip. & Supplies Tracking Form" and surgeon feedback.
• Is skilled to handle the instrumentation safely with special attention to counts and personal safety as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Adheres to standards of practice as set forth in policy and guidelines to assure patient safety measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Assists with the maintenance of inventory for assigned specialties as directed by ORT Coordinator or Team Leader as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Uses supplies and institutional resources in a financially responsible manner as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment. Cares for items properly as measured by direct supervisory and co-worker feedback.
• Works within the operating room structure to identify budget/replacement needs of surgical specialty supplies and equipment as measured by direct supervisory observation by either Team Leaders or ORT Coordinators.
• Actively participates in product, supply, and instrument evaluation as directed with cost and quality considerations as measured by direct supervisory observation.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe work environment and personal appearance as measured by direct supervisory observation and patient and/or co-worker feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge through use of equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure, measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Functions within the legal and policy limits of individual responsibility measured by supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Assists in the training process of students or orientation of new personnel as directed. Measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Assumes call duties as scheduled for staff that are assigned to the Main Campus. For those at the Regional ASCs and choose not to pull call, accepts periodic rotation to the Hospital to assure competency as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Participates in staffing patterns that reflect variable demands in service as measured by direct supervisory observation.
• Behavior exhibits knowledge of skills, importance of teamwork and consideration of others.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, uses flexibility and innovation while problem-solving as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Demonstrates collaborative practice with all members of the…