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Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery
Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure
Prepares for surgical procedures
Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies
Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs
Anticipates the surgeon's needs
Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery
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 of 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
May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
BLS required
Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations
The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient
Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience
In the states of Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria: (1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor
(2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service
(3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009
(4) The individual is in service with the federal government, to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.