Surgical Technician

Position Responsibilities Assists in positioning and transferring of, maintains, and monitors sterile set-up. Dispose of linen, gloves, and sharps in appropriate containers. Transport instruments in appropriate manner to decontamination area. Prior to case, checks function of equipment and instruments. Assures maintenance of sterile field until dressings are applied, x-rays are taken, or patient is out of the room. Points out break in sterile technique of self and /or team members to the RN circulator contaminated items in appropriate manner by placing them in red bags or linen bin. Replaces equipment and supplies used intra-operatively insuring that they are in good working order. Ensures completeness of instrument trays before and after a case. Removes all instruments from sterile drape. Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments. Establish and maintain a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field to prevent injury/exposure to self and others. Adheres to personal protective equipment protocol at all times. Wear eye protection when scrubbed at the field. Identifies and labels all medication on back table. Inspects sterile packages, containers, and trays for integrity prior to placing on sterile field. Inspects all sterile trays for indicator changes prior to placing on sterile field. Checks case supplies according to surgeon's preference list. Maintains current CPR surgical service assistants with room turnover by disposing of surgical debris in biohazard bags. Identifies specimens verbally when passing them off to the and monitors patient safety by providing a safe environment. Removes and put away unused supplies and sutures after each use. Reports broken equipment/instruments to charge nurse of the service and the core desk. Demonstrates competence and specialize in at least 1 major service, demonstrating competency, willingness and flexibility to work in other services as requested. Serves as preceptor as requested.