Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist 2 plays a vital role in the perioperative phase of patient care, expediting surgical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team by utilizing equipment and instrumentation to ensure a safe operating room environment and availability of required equipment.

1. Discusses special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments.
2. Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
3. Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation and incorrect needs or instrument counts.
4. Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules, arranging sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures.
5. Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
6. Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items, according to established policies and procedures.
7. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff, passing sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures.
8. Assists with draping and positioning the patient.
9. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen.
10. Assists with placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion.
11. Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure.
12. Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area.
13. Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.
14. Cleans the operating room following each case and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas.
15. Follows infection control policies, AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to ensure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
16. Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards.

1. Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards.
2. Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
3. Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.
5. Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program.
• EXPERIENCE - 2 years.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.