EH - Surgical Technologist

Surgical Assistant

Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery with equipment and supplies.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• Medical Tech Registration

Major Responsibilities:

1. Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand utilizing sterile technique.
2. Performs sponge; sharps; etc. count with circulating RN (if applicable).
3. Assists surgeon with gowning and gloving; draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.
4. Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.
5. Maintains organized sterile field with equipment and supplies throughout procedure.
6. Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.
7. Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling/containing instruments; equipment; linen and disposable items.
8. May assist, as directed by circulating RN, as second circulator in room.
9. Picks cases and updates preference cards.
10. Assists with special projects as requested.