Occupational Therapist- Ortho Meredyth

Join Our Team at Phoebe as an Operating Room Technician (ORT)!

At Phoebe, we’re more than a healthcare system—we’re a community committed to compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and improve the health of the communities we serve. If you’re ready to help surgeons and care teams provide safe, efficient operative care, we’d love for you to join our team.

What You’ll Do

As an Operating Room Technician (ORT), you will:

• Prepare the operating room and assist with surgical procedures under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Physicians.
• Set up and maintain sterile fields and ensure all required instruments and supplies are available.
• Assist the surgical team by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and supporting operative workflow.
• Document required information related to procedures, equipment use, and patient interactions.
• Utilize surgical equipment and technology to ensure safe and effective operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Vocational/Technical Degree from an Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)

Work Experience

• Surgical technologist or OR technician experience (Preferred)

Required Certifications/Licensure

• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (Required)

Essential Functions

Outcomes & Evaluations

• Ensures readiness of OR suites to support quality surgical outcomes.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to evaluate needed supplies, equipment, and setup.
• Adjusts instrumentation, equipment, or setup based on changes in patient or procedural needs.
• Documents relevant details that support evaluation of surgical processes and outcomes.

Care Processes

• Treats patients and families with compassion while supporting perioperative care.
• Bases all decisions on established surgical protocols and plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response when applicable to the technician role.
• Establishes rapport and adapts communication to meet patient and team needs.
• Recognizes age-specific considerations during surgical preparation and support.
• Ensures confidentiality, privacy, and respect for every patient.
• Assists with managing stressful, urgent, or complex surgical situations.

Assessment & Preparation

• Collects and organizes supplies, instruments, and equipment systematically.
• Identifies and addresses equipment or instrument issues prior to procedures.
• Prioritizes tasks based on case complexity and surgical schedule.
• Assists with identifying expected outcomes for setup, sterilization, and procedural readiness.

Care Planning & Implementation

• Develops a safe and efficient plan for surgical setup.
• Ensures continuity through communication with team members pre‑, intra‑, and post‑procedure.
• Implements sterile technique and procedural preparation in a timely manner.
• Documents all instrument, equipment, and case‑related actions per policy.
• Consults with nursing and surgical staff regarding equipment needs or concerns.
• Utilizes appropriate hospital systems and resources to support operative care.

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information accurately and on time.
• Uses correct terminology and follows required style and formatting.
• Ensures documentation is clear, complete, and tailored to appropriate readers.

Technology & Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using surgical and sterilization equipment.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the OR.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Adapts to new technologies and uses them to increase efficiency.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.