Senior Ot Technician Job in Health Point Hospitals

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Scrub procedure as assigned
2. Assist in work area in central sterile between scrub assignments.
3. Assist in keeping overall operating room clean and tidy
4. Inform control desk where you are at all times while on duty
5. Make sure room is cleaned, straightened and stocked before going off duty
6. When free:
a. Help in rooms by opening cases or helping with stocking
7. Proper telephone and intercom etiquette
8. 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
9. Proper use of time cards
10. Check bulletin board daily for notices and schedule changes
11. Assist circulating nurse with care of the patient while in the room, providing nursing care to all patients of all ages
12. Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating room
13. Keep abreast of new techniques and procedures
14. Understand and perform standardization of set-ups
15. Economical use of supplies
16. Handling and care of surgical instruments
17. Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure
18. Knowledge of cardiac arrest procedures
19. Location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers and fire hoses
20. Preparation of cases for following day
21. Keep doctor s preference cards updated
22. Takes O.R. call as scheduled
23. Assist in maintaining department stock level
24. Participate in unit meetings and educational activities in order to develop skills and grow in awareness