• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures, displaying knowledge of procedure and patient positioning.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• Recognizes and responds immediately to emergency situations appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedures.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.
• Prepares sterile dressings and cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Completion of validation skills
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques
• Knowledge to anticipate critical emergencies of Specialty Call Team
• Ability to organize, promote, and conduct relevant in-services on unit

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Work Experience:

• 2+ experience as certified surgical tech [Preferred]
• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR
• Technician in Surgery - Certified (NTSC) [Required]
   

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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