Essential Job functions:

• Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Monitors sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.
• Applies principles of basic aseptic technique in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping).
• Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.
• Assists physician with equipment during procedure.
• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Performs counts according to established procedures.
• Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies.
• Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.
• Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.

• Utilizes down time constructively.

• Maintains supply levels in room.
• Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.
• Anticipates need, selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.
• Cleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use.
• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and instruments.

• Assists in transfer and positioning of patients.
• Collaborates in room preparation.

• Turnover time is within acceptable timeframe.

• Chooses correct method and time frame for sterilization of equipment.
• Utilizes correct indicators for methods chosen.
• Demonstrates safe use of sterilizers.
• Maintains appropriate monitoring logs according to sterilization methods and hospital policy.
• Informs charge nurse of any deviations from specified sterilization parameters.

• Verifies allergies, patient identity and surgical site as per policy.
• Notes abnormalities, limitations, injuries and previous injuries.

• Identifies presence of internal devices, i.e. pacer, prostheses.

• Follows policy and procedure for “time out”.

• Labels containers appropriately to receive drugs/solutions, i.e. dosage.
• Reads aloud concurrently with nurse, the medication/solution being dispensed, i.e. name of medication, dosage, outdate.
• Communicates medication information as it is passed to surgeon.
• Monitors solutions used for irrigation to assist in estimating blood loss.

General Job functions:

• Seeks learning opportunities and demonstrates skill level contributing to the center’s quality excellence outcomes.
• Able to assist with teaching aseptic technique.
• Attends seminars and meetings relevant to a surgical technologist.
• Serves as a committee member for the Procedure Room.
• Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Loud Noises
• Radiation
• Sharps
• Latex

• Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred.
• BLS required. Graduate of an OR Technician Program preferred and/or national certification as an OR Technician required.
• 2-4 years experience required. 5-8 years preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Ability to handle confidential information required.
• Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance required.
• Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area required.
• Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Standard Surgical equipment/instruments and specific patient care preferred.