Surgical Technician

Position Summary * MUST HAVE 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE*

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgical team during procedures performed at an ambulatory surgery center specializing in orthopedics, pain management, spine, and podiatry. This role is essential to ensuring patient safety, maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of surgeons, and supporting efficient operating room operations.

The Surgical Technologist works collaboratively with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly prepared and available for each procedure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operating Room Preparation and Surgical Assistance

• Prepare operating rooms for scheduled procedures, ensuring appropriate instruments, equipment, implants, supplies, and positioning devices are available.
• Set up sterile instrument tables and maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment in an organized and timely manner.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team throughout each procedure.
• Perform surgical counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse according to facility policy.
• Assist with specimen handling, labeling, and transfer according to established protocols.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and room turnover between cases.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness, sterility, and proper functionality.
• Report equipment issues, supply shortages, and safety concerns promptly.

Specialty-Specific Responsibilities

• Orthopedics: Prepare orthopedic instrument sets, power equipment, implants, drills, saws, and other specialty supplies as required for scheduled procedures.
• Pain Management: Prepare procedure-specific trays, imaging-compatible equipment, needles, and supplies for applicable pain management procedures.
• Spine: Prepare spine instrument sets, specialized equipment, positioning accessories, and other supplies required for scheduled spinal procedures.
• Podiatry: Prepare foot and ankle instrument sets, specialty equipment, implants, and supplies for podiatric surgical procedures.