Role Overview: This position supports surgical teams by performing specialized technical duties in the operative environment, ensuring safety and proper functioning of equipment and instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing patients and surgical setups, organizing instruments, supplies, and solutions for efficiency.
- Ensure proper functioning and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintain a sterile environment, label and dispatch medications and solutions per policies.
- Participate in specimen management, correctly identifying and forwarding specimens.
- Prepare and understand the specific use of all surgical supplies; perform counts as required.
- Attend meetings, in-services, and follow infection control policies, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations.
- Work independently, manage time effectively, and complete tasks efficiently.
- Perform additional duties to support optimal patient care and safety.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
- Preferred experience includes one year as a Surgical Technician.
- Required certifications include Surgical Technician certification by relevant national boards and BLS certification within 90 days of start.
- Licensure in surgical technology is mandatory.