Operating Room Technician
Duties and responsibilities:
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An operating
room technician, also called a surgical technician, is a
specialist who facilitates surgery before, during and after a procedure. Before
surgery they prepare and transport patients, set up equipment, surgical
instruments, and other supplies in the operating room, and help
surgeons scrub and dress. Preparing the operating room
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Making sure all necessary supplies and surgical tools are
sterile and ready
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Keeping track of all items used during surgery to make sure
nothing gets misplaced
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Providing other assistance during the operation
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Delivering the patient to recovery
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Cleaning up the operating room after surgery
Salary:
The
median annual Operating Room Technician salary is $44,252, as of February 22, 2016, with a range usually between $40,093-$47,981.
Education Requirements:
To be a technician you need to have your high school diploma and
associate degree.


