Job Description
Essential Duties:
- Surgical Assistance: Prepare and maintain sterile field, assist surgeons during procedures, and ensure proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Endoscopy Support: Assist with endoscopic procedures and perform endoscope reprocessing using Advantage system.
- Sterile Processing: Clean, sterilize, and prepare surgical instruments; manage reprocessing during on-call hours as needed.
- Operating Room Preparation: Set up operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, including Storz laparoscopy towers and Olympus endoscopy systems.
- Patient Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure efficient surgical workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain sterile environment throughout procedures
- Assist in orthopedic, general surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, podiatry, and endoscopy cases
- Monitor and manage surgical equipment and supplies
- Support instrument tracking and inventory management
- Participate in on-call rotation (low volume call-ins)
Required Qualifications:
- CST Certification
- Minimum 2+ years of experience (5+ years preferred)
- Strong experience in Endoscopy & Endoscopy Reprocessing
- Experience with Sterile Processing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in total joint surgeries
- Open and laparoscopic bowel resections experience