Education

​• Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program

​• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licenses and Certification
​• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Role Specific Responsibilities
​• Assists in transportation and positioning of patients
​• Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure
​• Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.
​• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures
​• Completes skin preparation and draping
​• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving
​• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture
​• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges
​• Applies dressings and bandages as needed
​• Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.
​• Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately
​• Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases
​• Monitors and restocks supplies