Surgical Technologist

About This Role

This Surgical Technologist role is vital for ensuring a safe and efficient operating room by managing equipment and instruments during surgical procedures. You will assist a Registered Nurse and the surgical team, preparing the surgical area and anticipating needs. The position suits a candidate with a strong understanding of sterilization standards and surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Talk to the surgeon beforehand concerning special needs and get ready before they show up
• Clean and prepare the surgical area as needed
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of the instrument table to prevent instrument damage
• Make sure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies function as expected during surgical procedures
• Perform counts of all surgical items, such as sponges, sharps, and instruments, following the appropriate policies and procedures
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team, offering sterile supplies and equipment, and responding accordingly during the surgery
• Assist in draping and repositioning the patient for the surgical team
• Adhere to specified protocols when handling surgical specimens and verifying their source
• Prepare soiled instruments for transit to the decontamination area
• Clean the operating room after each case and organize equipment in designated storage areas
• Adhere to infection control policies, recommended practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations to ensure a safe working environment
• Manage inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies, following established policy, procedures, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program
• 2 years of experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST): If candidate completed military/Public Health Service ST training or worked as an ST before 9/1/2009, HS/GED is sufficient. Otherwise, candidate must have both GAP (accredited ST program) and current CST (NBSTSA or NCCT)
• Comprehension of sterilization standards and how to prevent infections
• Familiarity with sterile and aseptic techniques, both in theory and application
• Deep knowledge of the human body, surgeries, and tools necessary for procedures
• Expertise in invasive techniques
• Proficiency in communication and building relationships to efficiently partner with the surgical and central sterile processing team members
• Capacity to occasionally work in an environment with potential chemical and radiation hazards
• Completion of all necessary educational and certification requirements and a history of successful accomplishments in the same