A surgical technologist assists with patient care and related activities in the operating room under the direction and supervision of an RN, in accordance with accepted standards, policies, and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise 1. Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating surgical instrumentation during the operative procedure.

2. Collects instruments, packs, and extra supplies for assigned surgical procedure. Opens supplies and sets up operating room, along with the RN circulator. Scrubs, gowns, and sets up sterile field. Anticipates physicians’ instrumentation and equipment needs during the operative procedure. Provides for same. May cut suture and hold retractors. Takes sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical asepsis and utilizes appropriate sterile procedures, including but not limited to developing and maintaining a sterile field.

4. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures routinely performed, including but not limited to ophthalmology, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, podiatry, and oral surgery. Demonstrates understanding of sequencing of surgical procedures.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of specific uses of surgical instrumentation and equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies, counting procedures, anticipation of physician needs by passing instrumentation, helping to maintain and visualize the operative field including sponging, retraction, camera function and cutting suture as directed.

6. Demonstrates knowledge to assist the post anesthesia and/or the circulating nurse, if assigned.

7. Supplies dressings appropriately and assists the surgical team in patient transfer from surgical bed.

8. Removes instrument and supplies to proper area. Demonstrates knowledge to clean/process instruments and equipment as indicated. Cleans as indicated. Cleans and restocks area, as needed.

9. Safeguards hospital supplies, property, and equipment from damage, misuse, or loss. Efficiently uses supplies and inventory.

10. Understands level of independent practice and performs with appropriate supervision.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned, including covering the operating room desk functions and central sterile activities. Education: Graduate of a school of surgical technology.

Skills: Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation, and departmental policies.

Certification: Certification achieved within two years of the employee’s date of hire. CPR certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands: Good health to stand for extended periods of time. Works with water, washing, handling sharps, and high-pressure sterilizers. Lifting of instrument packs and equipment. Able to maintain composure during time of stress and tension; must tolerate physical and mental stresses. Must have an even temperament. Work is inside and of medium demand.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Requisition ID: 86908