Operating Room Technician - Surgery (ORT)

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Evansville Inc in Evansville, IN seeks an Operating Room Technician (ORT) in the Surgery Department. You will support nurses and surgical teams before, during, and after procedures, assist with patient positioning, room setup, equipment prep, and supply management to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role requires BLS within six months, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of required PCT training.

Qualifications

• BLS within six months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of required PCT training as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Airway equipment support.
• Perform clipper preps as appropriate.
• Assists with intraoperative skin prep.
• Blood glucose testing.
• Exposure to bodily fluids and sensitive patient situations.
• Safely lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Sterile technique

Equipment handling

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

PCT training

Job description

Operating Room Technician - Surgery (ORT)

As an ORT in the Surgery Department, you’ll support nurses and surgical teams before, during, and after procedures. You’ll assist with patient positioning, room setup, equipment preparation, supply management, and provide compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of life. Your attention to detail and steady presence help ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality surgical care.

What You’ll Gain

Working in Surgery gives you hands‑on experience with a wide range of procedures — including cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, endovascular, urological, colorectal, vascular, bariatric, robotic, laser, and general surgeries, as well as Level II trauma care. You’ll strengthen skills in sterile technique, equipment handling, patient preparation, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.

What You’ll Do

• Airway equipment support
• Perform clipper preps as appropriate
• Assists with intraoperative skin prep
• Blood glucose testing
• This role includes exposure to bodily fluids and sensitive patient situations
• Safely lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

About Surgery

The Surgery Department operates 14 surgical suites and provides a wide range of services as well as Level II trauma care. It’s a highly specialized, fast‑paced environment where teamwork, communication, and technical skill support safe, high‑quality surgical outcomes.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of required PCT training as assigned

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