ODP's are a vital part of the clinical team and provide professional expertise during the patient's stay in hospital. Although they are primarily employed within operating theatres, they are increasingly being recognised for their skills in other critical care areas.
ODP's may be found working as:
Scrubbed person
First Assistant to the Surgeon
Surgical Assistant
In one of the following areas
Anaesthesia
Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (Recovery)
Management
Education
Sterile Supplies
Transplant Teams
Intensive Care Units
Accident and Emergency
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
Patient Transfers
Maternity Units
Special Care baby Units
Resuscitation Teams
Trauma Teams
Day Surgery Units
Pre Assessment Clinics
Casting Rooms/Orthopaedic Clinics