QUALIFICATIONS Education • High school diploma or GED • Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program Experience/Skills • Possesses at least one year experience as a surgery tech • Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English • Accurately reads supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures • Constantly walks, stands, bends, and stoops • Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys and patient beds • Lifts patients, heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and instrument sets weighing up to 20 pounds • Lifts surgical supplies above the head when necessary Required Licenses/Certifications • Certified Surgical Technologist • CPR Working Conditions • Works in an air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55% • Works in temperatures up to 85ºF-90ºF when assigned to assist with pediatric cases • Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty • Works in an environment with the potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and exposure to contagious diseases via blood and body fluids • Works in an environment with the potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic factors ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations • Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Pre-Op, Intra Op and Post Op Duties • Conducts identification of patient procedure • Readies patient for surgery • Prepares room, equipment, and supplies for procedure • Assists with patient positioning • Provides scrub services for major and minor surgical cases • Performs second assisting duties under the supervision of a qualified surgeon • Provides services for endoscopy procedures • Transports patients to designated area • Performs operating room sanitation tasks • Restocks rooms and supplies • Accepts other duties as assigned Operating Room Materials Services Duties • Receives, sorts, decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes surgical items • Maintains cleaning equipment and sterilizers • Assembles and wraps instrument trays • Maintains stock levels Technical Subject Matter Expert Duties • Updates surgeon preference cards • Inventories and orders specialty instruments & supplies unique to surgical service • Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment unique to surgical service Department Specific Duties • Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care • Participates in the departmental quality improvement (SQM) activities • Meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements • Participates in student teaching activities • Upholds Nursing Services philosophy and objectives • Contributes to organizational effectiveness • Participates in opportunities for career growth and development • Works 8-10 hour shifts as assigned by the Surgical Services Coordinator • Accepts weekend, evening, and night on-call shifts assigned on a rotating basis PRN/Varies as Needed. PRN/Varies as Needed.