• Requires successful completion/graduation from a Surgical Technologist program.
• Requires American Heart Association BLS certification prior to hire.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed.
• Assists physician and RN in Vaginal Deliveries/C-Sections, and minor procedures.

• Adheres to and monitors compliance to AORN Perioperative Standards and recommended Practices.

• Maintain proficient knowledge of specialty equipment in service area.

• Maintain accurate and current surgeon’s preference cards.

• Maintain adequate par levels of special order items and implants within specified service area.

• Ensures the operating suite is adequately prepared for each case/procedure.

• Check surgical schedule daily to coordinate procedures with special equipment.

• Understands anatomy and physiology and has ability to monitor and adapt to changing patient dynamics throughout the case.

• Understands and follows principals of sterile processing of instrumentation and endoscopes.

• Understands the basic principals and monitors the proper use and safe operation of surgical equipment/ instrumentation.
• Collaborates and consults with team members (surgeons, nurses and anesthesia providers) to develop an individualized plan of care with the ability to make adjustments to attain designated patient outcomes.
• Monitors the level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Participates in efficient room turnover.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 1 year experience preferred

Education

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

• C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization