Surgical Tech - OR

Surgical Technician

Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs. Preparing and organizing the operating room, arranging equipment and ordering inventory as needed. Responsible for assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards. Recognizes and interprets preference cards for the procuring of instruments and supplies. Communicates clearly with operating room staff and sterile processing staff members to coordinate instrumentation throughout the day for scheduled and non-scheduled cases. Reviews daily schedule with the charge nurse and the day coordinator of sterile processing identifying possible turnover delays and scheduling issues. Assumes responsibility for the core phone and communications inherent with the position, delegates duties accordingly and coordinates breaks and lunches with appropriate individuals. Resource for the departments of SPD and Surgical Services for the procurement of necessary items, both supply and instrumentation, for scheduled and non-scheduled surgical procedures. Communicates and coordinates with materials management in regards to supply utilization and deployment.