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 ensures that surgical specimen 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 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 ano room 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. Aussagenl

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

• 0 to 3 years 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 certifying body.

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

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time
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• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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