Operating Room Technician
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Aide assists in providing direct patient care and completing tasks needed for daily unit functions. Duties include obtaining equipment, supplies, and positioning aids for operative cases; helping set up the operating room, holding limbs for surgical preparation, and assisting with patient positioning under the direction of the RN circulator; dismantling and transporting dirty instruments and equipment to the decontamination area; cleaning and turning over rooms between cases and transporting patients; and performing final case-cart checks to ensure supplies and equipment are available for surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in an operating room as an ORA.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Obtain equipment, supplies, and positioning aids for operative cases.
- Assist with operating-room setup.
- Hold limbs for surgical preparation and assist with patient positioning under the direction of the RN circulator.
- Dismantle and transport dirty instruments and equipment to the decontamination area.
- Perform room cleaning and turnover between cases, and transport patients.
- Perform final case-cart checks to ensure supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
