Surgical Tech

About This Role

The Surgical Technician supports the surgical team in the safe and efficient performance of operative and invasive procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety across all age populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring cleanliness, sterility, and proper setup of instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients for surgical procedures
• Maintains aseptic technique and a sterile field throughout surgical procedures
• Passes instruments, supplies, and equipment to surgeons and other members of the surgical team as directed
• Anticipates surgical team needs based on knowledge of procedures and instrumentation
• Performs accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and supplies before, during, and after procedures in accordance with policy
• Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens per facility protocol
• Assists with room turnover, including post-procedure cleanup, restocking, and preparation for subsequent cases
• Cleans, decontaminates, and prepares surgical instruments for sterilization in accordance with infection prevention standards
• Adheres to all safety, infection control, regulatory, and organizational policies and procedures

Requirements

• Knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, and sterile technique
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress surgical environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team

Skills

* Required skills