Job Description: Surgical Tech Student This position is responsible for performing surgical tech/central sterile tech tasks and related tech service duties under the direction of the OR Manager and/or Circulating Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing OR rooms with instruments, sutures and other supplies and equipment, performs as a scrub tech according to procedure standards, assists in needle, sponge and instrument counts with RN. Assist with other duties as outlined by the OR Manager and/or Circulating Nurse. Duties/Responsibilities: • Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure • Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery • Preparing the patient for surgery • Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation • Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation • Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation • Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery