Job Description
**Job Summary**
The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.
**Essential Functions**
+ Prepares and maintains aseptic surgical fields by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
+ Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
+ Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
+ Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards.
+ Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
+ Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of emergency protocols and specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
+ Contributes to perioperative efficiency by returning equipment to designated storage areas, restocking supplies, and preparing rooms for subsequent cases.
+ Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CDC, federal, state) and accreditation standards, as applicable.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required
+ Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred
+ 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
+ Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
+ Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
+ Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required
+ CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
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