Operating Room Tech

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Operating Room Tech is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide Services in the Operating Room under the supervision and responsibility of the Operating Room Director and RN circulatory nurses or their designee. As part of the Operating Room Team, the tech responsible for the technical aspects of the patient's surgical intervention. The Operating Room Tech and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patients advocate.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required. Familiarity with basic surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, physiology, microbiology, anatomy and psychological process required. Recent experience in Operating Room technology.

Education and Training:

High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.

License, Certification & Registration:

LPNCST - 1

of LPN or CST Certified in Basic Life Support required.

Other Requirements:

Has verbal ability to use and understand medical terminology to fulfill quickly and accurately Surgeons and Nurses instructions. Assignments will rotate between Crane and Main OR Rotation on-call system participation required. Must be willing to float to other organizational locations for which the colleague has received training. Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team required. Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required. Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli. Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse. Maintain competency in all surgical equipment as required. Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations Demonstrated professional communication with all internal and external contacts