What is an operating room technician?

An operating room technician, also known as a surgical technologist, works in an operating room at a hospital, surgical center, or another medical facility assisting surgeons, doctors, and nurses with surgical tasks. As an operating room technician, your duties commonly involve providing patient care, readying operating room equipment, checking patient vital signs throughout surgery, and operating basic hand tools. Post-surgery duties include transferring patients out of the operating room, delivering any specimens to labs, and restocking supplies. This career requires operating room experience, typically from an accredited post-secondary training program. These programs teach essential skills, including basic medical principles and an overview of surgical technology.