CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (UMH Sparrow Ionia)

General Purpose of Job:

Under direction of a Physician or Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthetists, 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.

• Maintain knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
• Assists the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedures and during room turnovers between procedures.
• Prepares sterilefield for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and suppliesare available for use.
• During thesurgical procedure:




• Anticipation ofneeds for surgeon and passing of instruments and supplies;
• Functions asassistant, when needed;
• Obtains counts with circulating nurse;
• Cares forspecimens according to procedure;
• Maintains proper care of instruments and supplies when procedure is finished.




• Maintainsequipment, supplies and environmental safety.
• Maintainsknowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintainsstandards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
• Functions as preceptor to new associates and students.