Surgical Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Surgical Technologist assists with surgical procedures in a competent and professional manner.
• Responsibilities include handling and maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring their availability for surgical procedures, scrubbing for procedures, and performing other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse (RN).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, including assisting physicians during procedures.
• Assists with daily departmental operations.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment competency, training, and credentials.
• Adapts positively and constructively to changes.
• Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection of endoscopy products while maintaining quality control standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an approved surgical technology program required.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar medical setting required.
• Basic analytical skills required.

Required Certifications:

• Surgical Technology certification required.
• Online certification is not accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective time management and ability to work independently.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Additional Information:

• This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. Duties may be added or modified as needed.
• The employer complies with its Compliance and Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.
• Employees must promptly report suspected unethical conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, privacy violations, and other compliance-related issues.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently exerts 10–20 pounds of force to move objects and occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds.
• Physical demands exceed those of sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Routine duties involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and communicable diseases.
• Work is performed in patient care areas and may involve direct patient contact or handling specimens that could contain infectious materials.
• The role may involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste during handling, transportation, storage, preparation, cleaning, or disposal activities.