Surgical Tech

Summary: The Surgical Technologist - Non Certified assists surgical team members during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-ups for surgery, and passes items as needed to the operating team while assisting in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating room. This is considered an entry-level position. Essential Responsibilities will include the following, and other duties may be assigned.

Operating Room Preparation Duties

Prepares surgical suite, supplies, and equipment to meet environmental safety and infection control standards for all personnel and patients.

Ensures the integrity of sterile packaging by opening supplies aseptically while controlling environmental factors that could expose equipment.

Regularly checks equipment and supplies for proper working order and ensures they are ready for each surgical procedure.

Demonstrates techniques of disinfection and sterilization by adhering to center policies and procedures, ensuring a sterile field is maintained. Patient Pre-Operative Duties:

Performs responsibilities as a surgical scrub for preoperative care for patients by ensuring that care is individualized, meeting the needs of each patient and surgeon.

Assists with surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of surgeons and passing instruments; Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Identifies, corrects, and reports aseptic technique breaks to the appropriate personnel.

Assists the registered nurse with patient preparation, transfers, and in counting procedures per established policy.

Safety and

Infection Control Duties