OR Tech

Surgical Tech Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures
• Scrub arms and hands according to established protocol
• Absorb surgical team with scrubbing in and putting on gloves and masks
• Pass surgical instruments to surgeons as needed during surgical procedures
• Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedures
• Handle tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis
• Count sponges, rags, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures
• Following surgeries, wash and sterilize all medical instruments and equipment
• Clean, organize and restock the operating room following surgical procedures
• Supply fluids for use during operations, including blood, glucose, plasma, and saline
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Monitor patient’s’ vital signs throughout surgery
• Ensure proper operation of equipment such as lights and suction machines
• Offer technical assistance to the surgical team: surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists

Requirements

• Affiliate of Science degree in surgical technology or related field or
• Completion of vocational certificate program in surgical technology or
• Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or
• Two years of experience in a similar position
• LPN Preferred
• The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must have a valid BLS Certification.