Operating Room Technician - Surgery

As are Operating Tech you will:

• Performs surgical shave preps in accordance with Policy/Procedure.


• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner.


• Provides comfort measures for patients; proper contact and introduction.


• Assist and anticipates needs of team members.


• Accurate handling of specimens.


• Maintains a sterile environment.


• Maintains linen supply for daily use.


• Disposes of sharps according to P/P


• Acts as a runner in a timely fashion.


• Expedites room turnover.


• Maintains readiness of transport stretchers/patient beds.


• Stores sterile supplies according to P/P and proper place.


• Decontaminates and/or returns instruments, supplies, and equipment according to P/P.


• Performs daily quality controls for sterilizers and reports problems to OR Team Leader.


• Ensures cases are pulled with needed supplies and equipment for daily, next day, and emergency use.


• Delivers age-appropriate care.


• Ability to perform phlebotomy skills.


• Ability to perform blood glucose monitoring.


• Ability to perform, 12 lead electrocardiogram.

Minimum Education: 

• High School graduate or Equivalent.

Required Skills: 

• Certification from NBSTSA preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: 

• Knowledge and background in surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, supplies, infection control, AORN standards and medical terminology preferred.


• Ability to work independently. Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to different situations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Working knowledge of hospital environment or experience in surgical setting encouraged.