Surgical Technologist 1

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Surgical Technologist supports the surgical team during the intraoperative phase of patient care under the direction of an RN.
• The role is responsible for preparing the OR, maintaining the sterile field, and ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and functioning properly.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare the OR, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Maintain sterile and aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Perform accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and other supplies.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Prepare the operative site as required.
• Receive and properly handle surgical specimens.
• Assist with surgical dressings and completion of procedures.
• Decontaminate and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Clean and reset the OR following each procedure.
• Identify and resolve issues with damaged or incomplete instrument trays.
• Follow infection prevention, AORN, OSHA, and facility safety standards.

Required Experience :

• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• CST certification through NBSTSA or NCCT.
• BLS – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Neuro.
• Urology.
• Client.
• General Surgery.
• Robotics – Da Vinci Xi.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or qualifying military/OR training.

Call Requirements:

• 4 call shifts per month, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Includes 1 weekend call shift
• 1 holiday call shift