Certified Surgical Tech

Assists in positioning and transferring of patients.

Prepares, maintains, and monitor sterile set-up.

Dispose of linens, gloves, and sharps in appropriate containers.

Transports instruments in appropriate manner to decontamination area.

Prior to case, checks function of equipment and instruments.

Reports broken equipment/instruments to charge nurse of the service and the core desk.

Assures maintenance of sterile field until dressings are applied, x-rays are taken, and/or patient is out the room.

Points out break in sterile technique of self and/ or team members to the RN circulator immediately.

Handles contaminated items in appropriate manner by placing them in red bags or linen bin.

Replace equipment and supplies used intra-operatively insuring that they are in good working order.

Insures completeness of instruments trays before and after a case. Removes all instruments from sterile drapes.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments.

Establish and maintain a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field to prevent exposure/injury to self and others.

Adheres to personal protective equipment protocol at all times. Wear eye protection when scrubbed at the field.

Identifies and labels all medication on back table.

Inspects sterile packages, containers, and trays for integrity prior to placing on sterile field.

Checks case supplies according to surgeon's preference list.

Maintains current CPR status and surgical technician certification.

Assists surgical service assistants with room turnover by disposing of surgical debris in biohazard bags.

Identifies specimens verbally when passing them off to the circulator.

Facilitates and monitors patient safety by providing a safe environment.

Removes and put away unused supplies and sutures after each case.

Demonstrates competence and specialize in at least 1 major service, demonstrating competency, willingness and flexibility to work in other services as requested.

Demonstrates willingness to precept as needed.

CPR required. Surgical Technician Certification required.

HS Diploma. Graduate from accredited program required.

5 - 7 yrs experience preferred. Competent in General, Gynecological and Cardiovascular, Major Orthopedic and Neuro-Surgery