Surgical Technician Jobs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.

• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instruments.

• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care.

• Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.

• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities.

• Provides clerical duties.

• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.

• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique.

• Labels solutions according to established standards.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

• Scrub technician experience: Preferred

• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

• Surgery Technician certification: Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification: Required

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred