Job Description
Surgical Technologist Certified – Lorain Hospital Shift/Schedule Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours Shift Times - Days/Afternoons Rotating On-Call Schedule Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Essential Job Functions Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure. Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy. Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique. Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly. Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator. Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations. Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding. Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives. Assists in CPR as needed. Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive p