All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures, TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY1. Assists the surgeons and nursing staff in the performance of surgical procedures.
2. Collaborates with all members of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient.
3. Demonstrates clinical competence in surgical technical skills, Sterile Processing, Endoscopy and Materials Management Departments.4. Demonstrates a superior sterile conscience through understanding of principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
5. Communicates to the circulating RN and surgeons any breaks in technique.
6. Functions efficiently to insure that scheduled procedures begin and are completed in a timely manner.
7. Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of the case.
8. Demonstrates competency in safely operating all electro-surgical, diagnostic, video equipment, disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty area.
9. Updates and rewrites preference cards as indicated. Communicates preference card additions to the appropriate specialty resource person.
10. Reports any equipment or instrument malfunctions immediately to the RN Circulator and RN Supervisor.
11. Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.

12. In conjunction with the RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies.
13. Able to troubleshoot all equipment as necessary for the procedure.

14. Demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment in all areas of the department.
15. Rotates to other areas of surgical services as requested such as Sterile Processing and Endoscopy.
16. Ensures availability of surgical supplies and equipment in the OR. Performs all inventory and restocking as PAR levels indicate. Completes computer order entry.
17. Performs all outdates checks of supplies on a monthly basis and case cart pulling for the next day’s procedure.
18. Assists with operative team room turnover
19. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment.