SummarynnThe Surgical Technician is responsible for assisting in nursing care and surgical services under the Registered Nurse’s supervision. Activities are based on accepted standards of the Operating Room practice and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience. The Surgical Technician will work to provide excellent care to patients of all ages, from adolescents to geriatrics.nnPlanning:nnReview the Operating Room schedule to obtain as much patient information as possiblennCheck doctor’s preference card and assist in keeping preference list currentnnAssist in collecting the necessary and anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.nnScrub Functions:nnPerform surgical hand scrub in accordance with established policy.nnOpen only those items required for the case. Leave ‘hold’ items unopened but readily accessible.nnAnticipate, identify, prepare, and correctly pass surgical instruments to the surgeon.nnComplete laser training and maintain competency in order to effectively and safely operate laser machines when assigned.nnAseptic Technique:nnPractice optimal aseptic techniques by performing the following: wearing proper surgical attire and personal protective equipment (PPEs), demonstrating competency in using good hand washing techniques, maintaining competency in isolation techniques according to policy and procedure, and limiting conversations to a minimum.nnproviding a well-defined margin of safety for the patient.nnInstrument CarennKeep instruments free of gross soil during the surgical procedures.nnArrange dirty instruments appropriately in mesh bottom trays before transporting to SPD.nnSterile ProcessingnnBe able to read the test results of the sterilization indicators.nnDemonstrates by explanation of the functional operation of the sterilizers in terms of time, temperature, pressure, contact, and humidity.nnEffective Work BehaviorsnnDemonstrates adherence to safety policies and procedures and assists coworkers in compliance to them.nnDemonstrates adherence to Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Departmental Policies and Procedures and other relevant Organizational Policies and Procedures. Keeps up to date on all policy and procedure changes.nnCustomer ServicennDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.nnDisplays and utilizes good verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, comprehending pertinent issues.nnEducation and ExperiencennMinimum Required Education: High school diploma and successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology programnnExperience: One (1) or more years in an inpatient hospital settingnnCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsnnApplicant must be BLS certified. CST certification required.