Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist

Position Summary

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. Participants in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

Core Functions

• Prepares for surgical procedures.
  • Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments.
  • Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
  • Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff.
  • Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
  • Anticipates the surgeon's needs.
  • Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
• Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
• Participates in counting sharps, instruments and sponges.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases.
• Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
• May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist OR two to three years of experience in a surgical technologist role.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• This position must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.

Additional Related Education And/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.
• 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.