Surgical Technologist 2

About This Role

The Surgical Technologist 2 aids the surgical team in ensuring a safe and efficient operating room by preparing instruments, maintaining equipment, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and staff.

Responsibilities

• Discuss special needs with the surgeon pre-surgery and prepare instruments
• Aseptically clean and prepare the operative site
• Prepare and maintain the instrument table to avoid damage and incorrect instrument counts
• Identify and rectify discrepancies in damaged or incomplete trays
• Set up the operating room, arranging sterile instrument table supplies and equipment for specific procedures
• Ensure proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team, passing sterile supplies and equipment
• Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient
• Receive and verify surgical specimens following protocol
• Assist with placement of surgical dressings post-surgery
• Disassemble surgical instruments, recycle as needed, and dispose of waste properly
• Prepare soiled instrumentation for transportation to the decontamination area
• Ensure cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments
• Clean the operating room after each case and return equipment to storage
• Follow infection control policies, AORN Guidelines, and OSHA regulations
• Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation before patient use
• Maintain inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies

Requirements

• Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards
• Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique
• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program AND holds CST certification (NBSTSA or NCCT)
• OR completed a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service Commissioner
• OR was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Less than 1 Year of Experience

Benefits

Certifications