Surgical Technician

Surgical TechnicianProvides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures; Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment; Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups; Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical team to ensure all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedures; Provides guidance and support to professional staff during surgical procedures; Understands the proper procedure and safety precautions for disinfecting surgical instruments; Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions; Recognizes potentially hazardous situations and takes corrective action; Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials; Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: (Monday - Friday) 9:00a.m., to 5:30p.m., Work Schedule may change due to agency needs.Telework: Not AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/ PD06720ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPhysical Requirements: Physical and mental stamina are required, the duties involve frequently working under considerable stress, tense (sometimes life-threating) situations and with patients who are in a sedated state with loss of orientation. Involves long, strenuous hours of standing, stooping, bending, and stretching without a break during procedures that require intense concentration. Involves frequent lifting to position or transport handicapped or anesthetized patients. Requires strenuous physical exertion and agility. Manual dexterity and agility are required to correctly assemble, test, or repair instruments. Strain is incurred in staying alert on long cases under difficult situations. Scheduled for on-call for emergency procedures on a rotation basis, including holidays and weekends. Expected to respond, if reached, for life-threating emergency, even when not on-call. Expected to stay beyond shift if more than two rooms are running beyond 3:30 p.m.