Surgical Technician

• High school Diploma or equivalent

• Graduate of an approved operating room technical program (preferred)

• Certification per state requirements

• BLS certification

• One (1) year experience as a surgical technologist (preferred)

• Membership in CST association (preferred)

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English

• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct

• Complies with center policies and procedures

• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant

• Provides a safe environment for the patient

• Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command

• Legibly documents when appropriate based on Center policy/procedure

• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction

• Uses proper cleaning and sterilization techniques as specific in the policy and procedures and per manufacturer’s

• Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes

• Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)

• Observes universal precautions

• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person

• Attends all required education

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Performs other related duties, as assigned or requested

• Assists with the utilization of protective padding specific to patient’s skin integrity status and position for surgery or

• Maintains anesthetized patient’s proper body alignment as determined by procedure

• Plans for proposed surgical intervention by selecting appropriate equipment and supplies following physician

• Assists RN in the performance of duties assigned per Center policy/procedure

• Provides input to the circulating nurse in the identification of patient problems

• Performs item count to include, but not limited to, sponges, sharps and instruments, pre, intra, and post operatively,

• Ensures availability of appropriate supplies and equipment intra-operatively, i.e., ground pads, etc.

• Labels medications on the sterile field per Center policy/procedure

• Initiates corrective action for breaks in aseptic technique

• Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures

• Follows standards for sharps safety according to facility policy and procedure

• Follows standard for electrosurgical safety according to facility policy and procedure

• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner

• Takes appropriate corrective action if item count is not acceptable (inform surgeon, circulating nurse, and Center

• Follows standards for disposal of biohazard waste according to Center policy and procedure

• Identifies, sequesters, and reports malfunctioning equipment to the Registered Nurse/Center Leader

• Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer’s recommendation for use and/or policy and procedure

• Assists with the orientation of new personnel

• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities

• Assists in policy and procedure review and updates (as required)

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature,

• Actively participates in the time out

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