Job Description
Responsibilities:
Prepares the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures, including setting gp
surgical supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile technique and ensuri"g tþát
surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
Assists healthcare professional in receiving, labelling and verifying sterile solutions and
medications to be administered during surgery according to established protocol; may assist
anesthesia personnel.
Verifies patient's iclentity, correct surgical site, and correct surgical procedure.
Assists in moving and positioning patient for surgery; adheres to established safety
guidelines.
Engages in appropriate gowning and gloving procedures in perioperative setting.
Assists healthcare professionals to perform non-invasive preparation of the skin's surface;
drapes patients for surgery.
Assists surgeon throughout the operative procedure, including anticipating instrument needs.
Responsible for handing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeon; maintains accurate
count of sponges, needles and instruments in perioperative setting.
Assists in the surgeon's provision of hemostasis during surgery.
Holds retractor after placement by a healthcare professional during procedure.
Maintains and monitors surgical asepsis during all surgical procedures according to
established guidelines.
Prepares and applies bandages and sterile and non-sterile dressings to incision site; may
prepare sutwe material as directed by surgeon.
assist with transfer of patient to recovery room following surgery; provides nursing care
as necessary and appropriate.
Properly cares for, and handles specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
May assist with the cleaning of the operating room and replenishment of supplies once
procedure is complete.
May operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines and electrosurgical units; may assist with
diagnostic equipment.
Participates in staff development activities as appropriate and required.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by surgeon and/or other appropriate
personnel.
Qualifications:
Documented designation of Grandfathered status as a Surgical Technologist; or
Completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technologists in the United
States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or public Health Service
Commissioned Corps; or
Service in the federal government to the extent that the individual performed duties related to
the practice of Surgical Technology.
Hold and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.