Surgical Technologist | UMH-Sparrow Ionia

General Purpose of Job:

Under direction of a Physician or Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses in the care of patients in the Operating Room.

Essential Duties:

• This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  
  
  
  
  • Maintain knowledgeand practice of aseptic technique.
  • Assists thecirculating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedures and during room turnovers between procedures.
  • Prepares sterilefield for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.
  • During thesurgical procedure:
  
  
  
  
  • Anticipation ofneeds for surgeon and passing of instruments and supplies;
  • Functions as assistant, when needed;
  • Obtains countswith circulating nurse;
  • Cares forspecimens according to procedure;
  • Maintains propercare of instruments and supplies when procedure is finished.
  
  
  
  
  • Maintainsequipment, supplies and environmental safety.
  • Maintainsknowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintainsstandards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
  • Decontaminatingand preparation for sterilization of instruments utilized during surgical cases
  • Maintains a cleanand safe work environment.