Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
• Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (including assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the surgeon’s needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors; observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room, including setting up the room for each case (moving equipment such as tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during procedures, and returning equipment post‑procedure.
• Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability, checking equipment condition and sterility, and sending damaged items for repair.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, including understanding growth and development principles and assessing patient data.

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Experience

No experience required.

Licensure/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF or others).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast‑paced environment.
• Lift up to 50 lb. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lb. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lb. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lb. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb. with a second person present.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposed continuously to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluid hazards.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during the work shift.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.