Operating Room Technician

Duties and responsibilities: They can also be known as ORT’s. Normally there is only one ORT per operating room. Usually participate in surgical procedures every day. They may also take  samples recovered during surgery to another part of the hospital, typically the pathology department. They must be very careful because a patient's live is on the surgical team. They must also have good communication skills and be able to work in teams. They are the ones who prepare a patient's room before surgery takes place. They are also in charge of cleaning the room after surgery is over.

Salary: $44,330 annually

Education: Must be a graduate from a surgical technology program. A 2 year degree program or 9-15 months certification. It is also required to have medical training in pharmacology anatomy and physiology.

Demand in this profession:  job growth 15% from 2014-2024

Reflection: I would like to be a operating room technician because they are not under a lot of pressure and there job includes things i enjoy doing. Such as cleaning. I also feel as if i would be interested in this job because it is very interesting. You'll get to experience new things on the daily and that is cool.