Job Title: Surgical Technician

Department: OR

Supervisor Title: Charge Nurse

SUMMARY

Ability to assist in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants.  Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures.  Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification. 


• Ability to scrub all types of cases performed at the company. 


• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures. 


• Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner. 


• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program. 


• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. 


• Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.


• Knowledge of central and sterile supply department. 


• Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.


• Helps prepare operating room by setting up surgical instruments; ensuring equipment works properly, labels sterile solutions. 


• Helps gather supplies and equipment in the room. 


• Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or chemicals on field. 


• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants. 


• May hold retractors, cut suture, help count sponges, needles or blades if applicable.


• Prepares, cares for and dispose specimens taken for laboratory analysis.


• Ability to operate sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/ diagnostic equipment. 


• Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed.  Helps clean and restock operating room. 


• Assists with any technical function under supervision of system to carry out a safe operation. 


• Ability to prep, drape and position the patient for surgery. 


• Prepares for case according to surgeon’s preference card. 


• Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case. 


• Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments. 


• Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice.


• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks. 


• Above average organization skills.


• Able to effectively work within a team. 


• Complies with HIPAA regulations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum Required: High School diploma or GED


• Minimum Required: Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS 

• Minimum Required: Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred


• Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) required

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY  

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook 

LOCATION 

• This position is located in Norfolk, VA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.