Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Operating Room Technician

Operating Room Technician

  Duties and Responsibilities:
Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians are also called surgical technologists. They assist in preparing operating room for surgery. They are mostly   they are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.  They may also assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation.
Average Salary: $16,000- $22,000
Educational Requirements:
You would need a high school diploma or a GED certificate is required. Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals. Programs vary between one year  to  two years. Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods. CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Reflection: I would not want to be an operating room technician because this is not really my thing to do and I really don’t see myself doing this career in my future.

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