Surgical Technician

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow policies for standardization of set-ups and surgeon preference; organize instrumentation before returning to decontamination.
• Maintain counts of sponges, needles, instruments; administer and label medications per policy.
• Handle specimens per OR Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure contamination control, decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and sanitation of instruments and equipment.
• Remove used equipment and dispose of contaminated needles/syringes appropriately.
• Participate in team conferences to plan and evaluate patient care; assist circulator with revising care plans.
• Maintain Surgical Technologist skills checklist across specialty areas.
• Meet physical demands: lift minimum 50 lbs., push/pull 400 lbs., stand for full shift.
• Identify patient needs (age, culture, language, impairments, etc.) and adjust care accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers at their appropriate level.
• Adhere to the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program or appropriate training program.

Preferred Certifications / Licensure:

• Professional certification by AST.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of Surgical Technician experience.
• Prior Endoscopy experience required.
• Experience with Bronchoscopy, ERCP, EUS, scope processing, and endoscopic procedures.