Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient.

Education:
- High School education or equivalent.

Preferred:
- N/A

Experience:
Required:
- Two years of experience as a surgical technician.

Preferred:
- N/A

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
- Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN.
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

Preferred:
- Current CPR certification
- CST (Certified Surgical Tech)

Department Position Summary
- Sets up surgery rooms. Strips and cleans rooms after procedures.
- Assists surgeon in surgical procedures utilizing proper sterile technique.
- Performs sponge and needle count during each procedure with the RN Circulator.
- Constantly observes for any breaks in sterile technique and notifies the surgeon/circulator immediately.
- Assists with transfer of patients to recovery room.
- Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments according to proper sterilization standards.
- Maintains required records, reports, and statistics on biological monitoring tests for autoclaves.
- Orders and maintains supplies and restocks OR facility as needed.
- Maintains and inspects OR facility equipment and materials to provide constant readiness for a procedure.
- Collects data for cost analysis as requested.
- Attends required meetings and participated in committees as requested.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
- Performs autoclave spore test at designated intervals and documents this properly.
- Assists RN with placing linen order.
- Assist RN with EHR duties.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of surgical assisting techniques to provide optimum patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures
- Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments to clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.