OT Technician

Job Summary:

• The Operating Room Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of all patients under his/her care. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the charge nurse, the patient, staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.

Duties

• Scrub procedure as assigned.
• Assist in work area in central sterile between scrub assignments prn.
• Assist in keeping overall operating room clean and tidy.
• Report on and off duty at control desk.
• Report on and off at control desk for lunch.
• Inform control desk where you are at all times while on duty Make sure room is cleaned, straightened and stocked before going off duty.
• When free help in rooms by opening cases or helping with stocking.
• When case finishes: Proper telephone and intercom etiquette.
• Knowledge and proper use of: A. Intercom B. Suctions: Wall and portable C. Emergency and routine call buttons D. O.R. table and accessories E. Surgery department equipment and instrumentation.
• Proper use of time cards.
• Check bulletin board daily for notices and schedule changes.
• Assist circulating nurse with care of the patient while in the room, providing nursing care to all patients of all ages.
• Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating room.
• Keep abreast of new techniques and procedures.
• Understand and perform standardization of set-ups.
• Economical use of supplies.
• Handling and care of surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure.
• Knowledge of cardiac arrest procedures.
• Location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers and fire hoses.
• Preparation of cases for following day.
• Keep doctor’s preference cards updated.
• Takes O.R. call as scheduled.
• Assist in maintaining department stock level.
• Participate in unit meetings and educational activities in order to develop skills and grow in awareness.

Qualifications:

• Must have trained in the service or hospital program for Operating Room Technicians.
• Minimum 1 year of Experience required.
• Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care.
• Communicates and works effectively with people.