The Operating Room Technician is a
professional who is responsible for the preparation of the operating room suite
and directly assist the physician throughout procedure while passing
instrumentation and keeping sterile environment. LPN may train in role.

Role
and Responsibilities:

Daily Functions:

• Carries out assignments daily. This

includes preparing equipment and supplies for use in procedures.

• Determine room is in readiness and

OR Suite is stocked for case.

• Scrub, gown, and glove self and

other team members for procedure.

• Count sponges, needles, and

instruments with RN Circulator according to established procedure.

• Anticipate Surgeon's needs and

request additional items from RN Circulator in sufficient time for surgical
team's use.

• Label all solutions/medications as

they are added to the sterile field.

• Assist with sterile table and room

preparation, clean-up following the procedure, and containment of contaminated
materials, sharps, and needles.

• Update Surgeon's Preference Card,

as indicated and replace Card in the appropriate file.

• Maintains good working relationship

between staff and physicians.

• Accepts responsibility for regular

attendance and reporting to work on time.

• Safeguards hospital equipment from

damage, misuse, and/or loss.

• Reports and requests repair for

damaged equipment.

• Observes confidentiality and

safeguards all patient related information.

• Accepts float assignments

willingly, when requested.

• Will maintain sterile environment

and sterile technique

• Will be required to be “on call”

rotation

• Conducts Self in a Professional

Manner

Qualifications
and Education Requirements/Preferred Skills:

• Training in surgical technique with work history preferred
• CPR Certified required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety

Incumbent must be attentive at all times to their own
personal safety, as well as the safety of patients, their families, visitors
and employees of Drew Memorial Hospital. Hazardous and/or potentially hazardous
conditions are to be immediately reported to a member of management. In
accordance with Act 593, this position is considered a “Safety Sensitive
Position,” as it requires the incumbent to work with confidential information
or documents that may pertain to criminal investigations. Working with
hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine.

Physical
Requirements

The physical activities involve balancing,
climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing,
reaching, standing, stooping, and use of fingers and repetitive
movements. An individual in this position may be required to carry or lift
weight of up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 100-150 lbs. The sensory and
communicative activities required for this position include feeling, hearing,
seeing, smelling, and speaking. Individuals in this position could possibly be
exposed to inside/outside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens and
body fluids, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards and radiological hazards.