Surgical Technologist I (Travel)

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Surgical Technologist I supports the surgical team during the intraoperative phase of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• The role is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, providing surgical instruments and supplies, and ensuring the surgical environment is safe and properly equipped.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room, instruments, equipment, and supplies according to scheduled procedures.
• Discuss special surgical requirements with the surgeon and ensure timely preparation before the procedure.
• Perform aseptic preparation of the operative site, including cleaning and clipping as required.
• Set up and maintain organized sterile instrument tables.
• Inspect instruments and trays for completeness and damage and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Verify proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform required counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other items.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team throughout procedures.
• Pass sterile instruments and supplies and assist with retractors and other surgical equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning and surgical draping.
• Handle surgical specimens according to established protocols and transfer them to the circulating nurse.
• Assist with application of surgical dressings following procedures.
• Disassemble and appropriately handle surgical instruments and equipment after procedures.
• Prepare used instruments for transportation to the decontamination area.
• Support cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of instruments and equipment for distribution.
• Clean the operating room after each procedure and return equipment to designated storage areas.
• Follow infection control policies, AORN guidelines, OSHA requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation before patient use.
• Maintain effective communication and teamwork with the surgical and sterile processing teams.

Required Certifications:

• BLS – AHA Only.
• CST – Grandfathered candidates accepted.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• Experience with: Robotics, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics (non-total joints), Spine.