Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthesiologist, and nurses in the care of patients in the operating room.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. 

• Maintains knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.


• Assist the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedure and during turnovers between procedures.


• Prepares sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.


• During the surgical procedure: 1) Anticipates needs for surgeon and the passing of instruments and supplies, 2) Obtains counts with circulating nurse. 3) Cares for specimens according to procedure,  4) Maintains proper care of instruments/supplies when procedure is finished, and 5) Functions as second assisting technologist, the second assisting surgical technologist assists the surgeon and/or first assistant during the operative procedure by carrying out technical tasks. This function does not suture, clamp, dissect and/or insert probes or other instruments into a body cavity.


• Maintains equipment, supplies, and environmental safety.


• Maintains knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.


• Maintains standards by participating in in-services, committees and ect.


• Functions as preceptor to new Associates and students.

Job Requirements

Work Experience	• Preferred - Previous surg tech experience
Education	• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). • BLS from the American Heart Association • High School Diploma/GED • Completion of accredited course in surgical technology. • Preferred - Associates degree
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	• Skilled in utilizing a variety of surgical equipment and instrumentation. • Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other Hospital Associates. • Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position