Surgical Technician

Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY: Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Specific Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
• Perform accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator;
• Absorb sterile drapes;
• Provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
• Maintain an organized sterile field;
• Ensure sterility of the field and take corrective actions as needed;
• Prepare sterile dressings;
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas;
• Assist with postprocedural cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients;
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities;
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Education, Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Level 1: Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited program OR Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology OR Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of formal education).
• Level 2: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Four (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of certification).

Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Level 1: Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (if not meeting formal education requirements).
• Level 2: Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (if meeting CST certification requirement) OR Four (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of certification).

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

Physical Demands

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment;
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals and other hazardous materials, radiation, and repetitive motions;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Manual and finger dexterity;
• Hand and eye coordination;
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects;
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time;
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