Responsibilities: • Work under the supervision and delegator authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. • Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes. • Follows procedures regarding verification of medical implants. • Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device. • Verifies sterilization method – Steam/Sterrad; Inspects package integrity & verifies disposition of chemical indicators; checks instrument tray filters. • Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital. • Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary. • Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. • Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. • Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. • Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the operative period. • Follows procedures as related to medication management on the surgical field. Handles and labels drugs and solutions under supervision. • Demonstrates competence in the preparation and care of specimens; accurately handles and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. • Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics. • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. • Follows Point-of-Use cleaning per competency validation • Cleans and prepares instruments for decontamination cleaning and terminal sterilization per competency validation. • Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. • Assists with cleaning and preparation of the OR between procedures and after the last case; restocks supplies when necessary; performs periodic cleaning of storage areas and equipment as assigned. • Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids. • Call team responsibilities – readily available and reports to work promptly when “called in” on call within 30 minutes. • Participates in one in-service presentation yearly. • Performs all duties as assigned. Qualifications: • 0 to 3 years' experience Certifications/Education: • Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program • Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Requirements: Licenses and Certifications: Cert Surgical Technologist