Surgical Technologist - Cert

Surgical Services Technician

Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques/procedures as a surgical team member.
• Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves.
• Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings.
• Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment.
• Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field.
• * Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to:
• Passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested.
• Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery.
• May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery.
• * Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to:
• Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and
• Preparing instruments for sterilizing according to procedure.
• * Performs inter-operative related duties including, but not limited to:
• Maintenance of instruments and equipment. Reporting malfunctioning instruments and equipment to management.
• Performing related support duties including, but not limited to:
• Transporting patients to and from operating room; and
• Maintaining appropriate records.
• Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, required.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required.
• Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Technician.