The operating room specialist assists the nursing staff in preparing the patient and the operating room (OR) environment for surgery and for providing assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures. They also operate the centralized material service (CMS) and are responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities. The operating room specialist also assists in the management of operating room suites.
68D1O - Skill Level One
Operating Room Specialist: Assist in preparing patients and operating room environment for surgery and provides assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures to include the creation and maintenance of sterile fields for surgical procedures, the draping of patients, the preparation, manipulation, and delivery of basic surgical instruments and equipment, and the accountability for all instruments, needles, sponges and medications placed within the sterile field. The duties do not include the manipulation of tissue (cutting, suturing, cannulating, grafting, sawing or drilling). Perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed. Maintain the cleanliness of the operating room. Receives, cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, stores and issues various medical supplies and equipment used during surgical procedures. Responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment. Operates and runs sterilization checks on a variety of sterilization equipment to include Steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris Systems.
CENTRAL MATERIAL SPECIALIST: Processes, assembles, sterilizes, and issues instrument sets and equipment for the Operating Room and clinics; stays abreast of and follows all Standing Operating Procedures; responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all equipment; maintains technical proficiency in the proper operations of all equipment and supplies.
CENTRAL MATERIAL SPECIALIST: Processes, assembles, sterilizes, and issues instrument sets and equipment for the Operating Room and clinics; stays abreast of and follows all Standing Operating Procedures; responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all equipment; maintains technical proficiency in the proper operations of all equipment and supplies.
68D2O - Skill Level Two
Operating Room Sergeant: Performs duties shown in the preceding skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinates. Perform circulator services under the direct supervision on an RN as required. Sets up, positions, and operates specialized and advanced operating room equipment. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
68D3O - Skill Level Three
Operating Room NCO: Performs duties shown in the preceding skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinates. Implements and monitors the automatic war and clinic delivery system. Monitor quality of sterilization techniques to ensure adherence to established standards. Supervise the maintenance programs in the operating room and the central material service. Establishes stock levels for requisitioning supplies and equipment and supervises their storage and issue. Prepares and maintains various reports and files. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
68D4O - Skill Level Four
Senior Operating Room NCO: Performs duties shown in the preceding skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinates. Coordinate activities of the OR and CMS with other elements of the medical treatment facility. Develops, monitors, and evaluates training. Establishes policies for and monitors exposure levels of sterilization chemicals and anesthetic gases with the OR. Participates in the preparation of the OR and CMS budget. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
School Information
School: 081 School Location: FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
Course: 301-68D10 Phase: 1
Course Title: OPERATING ROOM SPECIALIST
081 Course: 301-68D10 Phase: 1 Course Length: 9 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint
PULHES 222221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MEDIUM - LIFT OCCASIONAL 50 LB, FREQUENT 25 LB Required
ASVAB ST Score 091 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Open to Active Army CPL/SPC non-promotable and below, National Guard and Army Reserve SSG (see special information) and below, and DOD civilians. Active Army and Reserve Component soldiers holding MOS 68A, 68K, 68P, 68V, and 68WM6 will not be considered. The service remaining requirement (SRR) for in-service Active Army soldiers upon completion of this
course is 16 months IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 4, Table 4-1. NGR 351-1 (3 years) and AR 135-200 (2 years) govern SRR for the Reserve Component. As an exception to policy, USAR Soldiers are TEMPORARILY waived the requirement to fulfill the Ready Reserve obligation upon completion of the course. This policy will be effective for the duration of Partial MobilizationMental and physical standards IAW DA PAM 611-21. No aversion to the sight of internal organs or blood; no history of chronic or recurrent skin disorders; and no allergic conditions to cleaning agents, antiseptics, or disinfectants. All soldiers must be able to stand for long periods of time, and with no temporary disability including pregnancy or postpartum complications at anytime during the course. Enlisted women who are pregnant must be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to the departure from home station, soldiers are required to reenlist or reenlist or extend their terms of enlistment in order to fulfill the SRR upon completion of the course. When reporting to the AMEDD Center & School for training, and it is determined that the soldiers do not meet the SRR, they will not be accepted into the course unless they reenlist or extend to meet the SRR. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. A minimum score of 92 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002. A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004. A minimum score of 91 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004. SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
The 68D10, Operating Room Specialist Course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of principles of surgical technology practice, and the instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures. Phase 1 (9 weeks) didactic study includes: basic anatomy and physiology; vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; principles and methods of
decontamination, sterilization and disinfection; storage and handling of sterile supplies; identification and care of surgical instruments, specialized equipment, sutures, needles, blades, linen, and corrosion-resistant metalware; duties of the scrub and circulating technician; principles and practices of sterile technique and standard precautions; transporting and positioning patients; operating room safety; handling of specimens, medications, dyes and hemostatic agents; and surgical specialties as they relate to selected surgical procedures. A field training exercise (FTX) is also incorporated into the course. Phase 2 (10 weeks) is on-the-job training in the clinical environment. Total course length: 19 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are awarded the 68D MOS.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201 file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. DOD civilians must be assigned to MEDCOM and unit commanders incur all TDY and travel costs associated with civilian training. Active Army must utilize DA Form 4187 and include ERB, DA Form 2-1, and letters of recommendation from an Operating Room surgeon or nurse, and letters of commendation from the chain of command evaluating applicant's potential and ability to complete the training. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. SUBMIT ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS TO: CDR, AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood St, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
Course: 301-68D10 Phase: 1
Course Title: OPERATING ROOM SPECIALIST
081 Course: 301-68D10 Phase: 1 Course Length: 9 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint
PULHES 222221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MEDIUM - LIFT OCCASIONAL 50 LB, FREQUENT 25 LB Required
ASVAB ST Score 091 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Open to Active Army CPL/SPC non-promotable and below, National Guard and Army Reserve SSG (see special information) and below, and DOD civilians. Active Army and Reserve Component soldiers holding MOS 68A, 68K, 68P, 68V, and 68WM6 will not be considered. The service remaining requirement (SRR) for in-service Active Army soldiers upon completion of this
course is 16 months IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 4, Table 4-1. NGR 351-1 (3 years) and AR 135-200 (2 years) govern SRR for the Reserve Component. As an exception to policy, USAR Soldiers are TEMPORARILY waived the requirement to fulfill the Ready Reserve obligation upon completion of the course. This policy will be effective for the duration of Partial MobilizationMental and physical standards IAW DA PAM 611-21. No aversion to the sight of internal organs or blood; no history of chronic or recurrent skin disorders; and no allergic conditions to cleaning agents, antiseptics, or disinfectants. All soldiers must be able to stand for long periods of time, and with no temporary disability including pregnancy or postpartum complications at anytime during the course. Enlisted women who are pregnant must be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to the departure from home station, soldiers are required to reenlist or reenlist or extend their terms of enlistment in order to fulfill the SRR upon completion of the course. When reporting to the AMEDD Center & School for training, and it is determined that the soldiers do not meet the SRR, they will not be accepted into the course unless they reenlist or extend to meet the SRR. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. A minimum score of 92 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002. A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004. A minimum score of 91 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004. SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
The 68D10, Operating Room Specialist Course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of principles of surgical technology practice, and the instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures. Phase 1 (9 weeks) didactic study includes: basic anatomy and physiology; vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; principles and methods of
decontamination, sterilization and disinfection; storage and handling of sterile supplies; identification and care of surgical instruments, specialized equipment, sutures, needles, blades, linen, and corrosion-resistant metalware; duties of the scrub and circulating technician; principles and practices of sterile technique and standard precautions; transporting and positioning patients; operating room safety; handling of specimens, medications, dyes and hemostatic agents; and surgical specialties as they relate to selected surgical procedures. A field training exercise (FTX) is also incorporated into the course. Phase 2 (10 weeks) is on-the-job training in the clinical environment. Total course length: 19 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are awarded the 68D MOS.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201 file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. DOD civilians must be assigned to MEDCOM and unit commanders incur all TDY and travel costs associated with civilian training. Active Army must utilize DA Form 4187 and include ERB, DA Form 2-1, and letters of recommendation from an Operating Room surgeon or nurse, and letters of commendation from the chain of command evaluating applicant's potential and ability to complete the training. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. SUBMIT ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS TO: CDR, AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood St, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
