Summary Operating Room Technician in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Find key facts and figures about working as an operating room technician. The following information is applicable to all Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101).

Description

Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members. Operating room technicians prepare patients and provide assistance to medical practitioners prior to and during surgery. Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, companies, private homes and community health centres. Operating room technicians are employed in hospitals.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$29.00/hour

Median wage in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

4 jobs

advertised in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

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Competencies

  • Monitoring
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Coordinating
  • Instructing
  • Management of Material Resources

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