Description

A Surgical Technician, or Surgery Technician, is responsible for assisting with surgical procedures in an operating room. Their duties include gathering and organizing all surgical tools needed for a procedure, assisting surgical teams by handing them tools and cleaning the operating room post-surgery.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure
• Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery
• Preparing the patient for surgery
• Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
• Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
• Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation
• Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery

Qualifications

• Surgical Technicians require the ability to use their hands quickly and with precision.
• The ideal candidate must be an honest and ethical person in order to work in this position based on trust.
• Keeping operating rooms sterile requires a keen attention to detail.
• Surgical Technicians need communication skills to adequately relay any and all relevant patient details to all members of the surgical team.
• An effective Surgical Technician must have good listening skills in order to comprehend and quickly respond to the needs of the surgical team during a procedure.
• A good memory is necessary in order to avoid the repetition of lengthy explanations for tasks that need to be completed.
• A Surgical Technician will need physical endurance to stand for long periods of time.
• A successful Surgical Technician must be comfortable working under pressure

• None

• Standing, Sitting, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Reaching, Bending, Grasping, and Holding Retraction

• None

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as a surgical technologist preferred, or similar experience in practical nursing or an operating room
• Continuing in-services and educations program required
• Current Basic Life Support certificate required
• Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room

• 1-2 years experience working as a surgical technologist

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.