OR Surgical Technician

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Surgical Technician performs in the role of surgical scrub for a variety of surgical procedures, following established policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of care related to the maintenance of health and prevention of disease in the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department.

• Applies principles of aseptic technique in surgical technician role (surgical scrub).
• Assists surgeon and surgical personnel with passing of surgical instruments and sterile supplies.
• Maintains assigned room(s), case set‑up, and equipment for efficiency.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies.
• On‑call availability and arrives within 30 minutes of call.
• Performs instrument decontamination, reprocessing, and distribution duties as required in sterile processing.

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.

• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.

• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• College Anatomy and Physiology I course preferred.
• Sterile Processing certification (CBSPD or CRCST) preferred.
• Operating room or equivalent experience preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.