Certified Surgical Technician (30 Hours / Week)

The Certified Surgical Technician is responsible for providing assistance to the surgeon during the operating phase by passing instruments, draping and maintaining the sterile field, along with assisting the nursing staff in preparing the OR for the daily schedule.

Job Relationships

Reports to the applicable Manager

Principal Responsibilities .

• Prepare and set up for surgical cases.
• Open packs, trays, instruments and sterile supplies for the surgical procedure maintaining sterile conditions.
• Count the circulating nurse sponges, needles and instruments according to Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Break down and clean OR rooms following each procedure.
• Check and maintain supplies in at end of scheduled cases.
• Update surgeon preference cards.
• Scrub and assist the physician during the operations.
• Assist nursing staff as needed.
• Assist with cleaning, packaging and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Advise the supervisor of equipment repair needs.
• Annual competencies for specific working area must be completed within designated month.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

Licenses / Certificates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PHI / Privacy Level

HIPAA1