The ORT prepares equipment, instruments, supplies, operating room, and patients and ensure sterile field. Assists medical team with preparations for surgical procedures and during the procedure. Being an ORT maintains inventory of sterile supplies. Coordinates preparation or disposal of specimens and delivery to laboratory according to procedures. In addition, ORT may assist in patient transport. Requires completion of surgical technologist training course. Requires a high school diploma. Requires CPR certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an ORT works under moderat ...e supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as an ORT typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.More Show Less
