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Position Overview:
- The ORT III has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
- This person maintains a sterile field and a safe environment.
- The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. The ORT III prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
- The ORT III may assist with sterile processing
- This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT I scope of practice.
- The ORT III can identify emergencies and exercise judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
- On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and preparing for the next procedure. *Does require pediatric experience*
- The ORT III is expected to participate in training and mentoring.
- This is separate from the clinical coach role (i.e. students, orderlies, etc.).
- This person will provide or assist with at least one new educational offering per year.
- They will also actively participate in a unit project or have oversight of a process per year as coordinated by the manager.
- The ORT III is a service-line specialty lead, they will function in an ongoing capacity as designated lead and expert for an assigned specialty area.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- General oversight of a specialty/specialties
- Coordinating assignments and ensuring proper staffing assignments are made.
- Responding appropriately to questions and issues
- Training and validating the competency of existing staff
- Assist with orientation of new hires (May participate as a clinical coach)
