Surgical Technologist

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Gathers and arranges sterile set‑up for surgical procedures. Passes instruments and supplies to the operating team during surgical procedures applying aseptic techniques.

• Checks daily room assignment and Operating Room (O.R.) schedule to ensure proper understanding of operating team requirements.
• Assists the nursing staff in opening O.R. Tests/verifies proper functioning of equipment and instrumentation prior to case as needed.
• Gathers equipment instruments and sterile materials required for surgical procedures according to the specific room operation and physician preference.
• Sets‑up and counts instruments, sponges and needles with nursing personnel prior to and after the surgery.
• Arranges and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures following Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards/protocols.
• Assists the surgical team during the intraoperative phase by passing instruments, sponges and sutures.
• Ensures medications on the sterile field are labeled and dispensed according to established policies and procedures.
• Returns unused supplies/equipment after surgical procedures and ensures that surgical specimens are appropriately identified prior to removal from the sterile field.
• Performs inventory and restocks O.R. suites to appropriate par levels.
• Communicates changes in doctors’ preference requirements to supervisor.
• Attends to the comfort of the patient prior to the start of surgery, assists in positioning the patient for surgery and/or removing the patient from the O.R. to the Recovery Room.
• Assists in cleaning and closing the O.R.
• Assists in orientation and educational sessions for O.R. personnel.
• May serve as charge and/or resource person during the absence of the charge nurse; may assist in the coordination of related support staff and interact with the Sterile Processing department to ensure coverage/supplies as needed.
• Attends seminars and in‑services to maintain certification.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Specialized and/or advanced clerical technical or other vocational training acquired during 1–2 years of additional job‑related training such as graduation from an accredited school for Surgical Technologists required.

• 0 to 3 years of experience such as direct previous O.R. experience required.

• CST — Certified Surgical Technologist (and registration) within four years of employment required.
• Continuing employment is contingent upon the CST designation. Continuing Education Units must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

• May require the use of specialized medical equipment (e.g., EEG, EKG, blood analyzer) or data processing equipment (e.g., tape drives, consoles).

This position has a hiring range of USD $28.58 – $46.94 /Hr.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care