Surgical Tech

Job Summary Assists surgeons and nursing staff in the operating room by preparing the patient, room, and surgical instrumentation for operative procedures. Key Responsibilities Assists in the transportation and positioning of patients. Prepares the patient and operating room for planned surgical procedures. Assembles and dismantles tables and instruments before and after procedures. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. Completes skin preparation and draping. Assists surgeons with gowning and gloving. Assists surgeons by passing instruments and sutures. Maintains accurate counts of instruments, sutures, and sponges. Applies dressings and bandages as needed. Identifies, collects, and cares for specimens. Decontaminates instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures. Handles and stores instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately. Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for subsequent cases. Monitors and restocks supplies. Schedule / Shift 08:00 - 18:30, 4 days a week. Rotating day off throughout the week. On-call requirements include 1 weeknight and 2 weekend days per month. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience 6 months of technical experience or specialized training for non-certified roles. Military training or on-the-job training is acceptable, with evidence of training required. Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA or NCCT, or Non-Certified: Graduate of an OR technician program accredited through ARC/STSA, on-the-job training, military experience as a technician or LPN, dental assistant, ophthalmologist technician, or medical assistant. Evidence of training required for non-certified roles. Skills Ability to assist with patient transportation and positioning. Proficiency in preparing operating rooms and patients for surgery. Skill in assembling and dismantling surgical equipment. Competence in sterile supply handling and setup. Knowledge of surgical draping and skin preparation. Ability to assist with instrument and suture passing. Accuracy in maintaining counts of surgical items. Capability in applying dressings and bandages. Familiarity with specimen handling and care. Knowledge of decontamination procedures for surgical instruments and equipment. Understanding of operating room turnover procedures. Unit / Specialty Operating Room (OR) #J-18808-Ljbffr