Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent - Required
Minimum Education
Certification as a Surgical Technician and/or graduation from an approved OR Technician program preferred.
Affiliations: Association of Surgical Technologists, national or local level preferred
Required Skills
Certifications
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire and maintain thereafter
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran