Surgical Technician

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technician, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for ensuring patient care and safety during surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining aseptic techniques, assisting physicians during surgery, managing surgical instruments and equipment, and coordinating patient care with the nursing staff. The Surgical Technician must be knowledgeable about patient age considerations and demonstrate proficiency in technical surgical support and equipment sterilization.

• Prepare the operating room and equipment in a timely and organized manner for surgical procedures.
• Practice and maintain principles of asepsis throughout surgical procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all equipment in the Operating Room and Endoscopic Lab.
• Coordinate patient care with the RN Circulator during surgical procedures.
• Stock and replace Central Supply (CS) items and prepare CS inventory sheets.
• Maintain a sterile field during surgeries and assist physicians with instrumentation.
• Follow verbal physician orders within the operating suite.
• Handle surgical specimens appropriately.
• Document unusual occurrences and complete departmental forms as required.
• Perform CPR when necessary.
• Use all applicable surgical instruments and equipment correctly and proficiently.
• Clean and wrap instruments for sterilization and monitor surgical equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Serve as technical scrub in the OR and prepare room and equipment for Endoscopy procedures.
• Maintain a cooperative disposition within the operating room environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Certification as a Surgical Technician (MT-Certified or equivalent).
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to perform CPR.
• Experience with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain sterile fields.
• Experience working in an operating room or surgical environment.

• Experience in Endoscopy procedures and equipment preparation.
• Familiarity with surgical specimen handling and documentation processes.
• Previous experience coordinating with nursing staff and physicians in surgical settings.

• Must maintain a cooperative and professional demeanor within the operating room.
• Will not accept in-state travelers unless they exceed a 250-mile radius.
• Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced, high-stakes surgical environment.

• Work schedule and shifts will be determined based on surgical procedure demands and operating room needs.
• May require flexibility to cover various shifts in the surgical department.