The Operating Room Technician is a care giver in the Operating Room whose responsibility is to prepare the Operating Room and assists the surgeon in a scrub role for all types of surgical procedures. Accountable to the Shift Supervisor/ Unit Manager. Provides care under the licensure and direct supervision of a Registered Nurse for infants (0-1 year of age), pediatrics (1-3 years of age), adolescents (age 14-18) and adult (18 and older) population. Major Position Responsibilities: The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. Maintains current physician preference cards. Assists the RN with patient care according to unit specific guidelines and within the Operating Room Technician scope of practice. Demonstrates proficiency in unit specific skills under the direction of the RN. Obtains non-controlled medications, but does not prepare them, from the computerized medication station. Performs other related duties as delegated by the RN. Able to independently scrub 1-5 specialties of General, Vascular, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, GYN, Orthopedics, Neuro, Urology outpatient or inpatient surgery procedures. Utilizes nursing forms according to hospital/unit policy and guidelines within scope of practice. Assures the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of all patients/significant others. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the Medical Center. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established policy and procedure under the direction of the RN. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of strict aseptic technique according to the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN)Maintains all unit specific and educational requirements. Performs appropriately and accepts responsibility for delegated duties. Participates in unit quality improvement program as directed. Demonstrates effective communication skills using lines of authority appropriately. OR Tech I - Qualifications:Minimum 6 months experience as an OR Technologist or a recent graduate of an approved surgical technologist program, required. Weekend Professional and Night Shift: 18 months of acute care surgical experience and ability to demonstrate competence in complex procedures including orthopedic and neuro surgery required. Evening Shift: 18 months of acute care surgical experience and ability to demonstrate competence in complex procedures including orthopedic and neuro surgery preferred. Certifications:Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. OR Tech Certification, preferred OR Tech II - Qualifications: Minimum 18 months experience as an OR Technologist in an acute care surgical setting, required. Certifications:Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. OR Tech Certification, required.