• Respond to direction from the practitioner and the nursing staff.
• Participate in the Time Out process.
• Assist in preparing the OR for surgical cases.
• Scrub for cases as assigned.
• Gown and glove self and others.
• Drape patient.
• Maintain a sterile field.
• Perform appropriate counts with circulating nurse.
• Wash and sterilize instruments for surgical cases.
• Notify the Director of Nursing of supply needs, instruments that need repair and/or other problems with equipment or supplies.
• Record changes to surgeons’ preference cards.
• Terminally sterilize instruments and equipment, and documents same.
• Inspect and rotate sterile supplies.
• Clean and stock the OR as necessary.
• Use supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Respond to Center emergencies as appropriate.
• Participate in training of new OR personnel.
• Arrive for duty promptly.
• Exhibit a professional and courteous manner in dealing with all patients, practitioners, colleagues and visitors.
• Participate in Center committees as assigned.
• Adhere to Center policies, including, without limitation, those regarding HIPPA (patient privacy) and the Patient Safety Act.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited surgical technician training program.
• Previous OR experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.

Other Qualifications and Considerations

• Occasional need to lift heavy objects and assist in lifting patients; duties require twisting, reaching and pushing objects from light to heavy weights.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Protentional exposure to disruptive or uncontrollable patients or visitors.
• Handle potentially dangerous materials.
• May have unanticipated need to work overtime.
• Ability to handle multiple task concurrently.
• Frequent need to stand/walk for long periods of time.