Surgical Tech II

Job Shift: Rotate Job Type: Per Diem Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II prepares the Operating Room for the assigned surgical case. Delivers medical/surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment, as requested by the surgeon, during the procedure. Knowledgeable in surgical procedures and instrumentation Able to operate equipment and instruments in all services Performs duties using sterile technique.

Re-opens emergently. Maintains the sterile field Has all necessary supplies and instruments available. Opens with circulators, sets up quickly in organized fashion. At end of cases, transports instruments to decomtam, protecting delicate instruments and assisting in turnover. All drugs placed on field are labeled clearly.

Participates in “time-out” procedure consistently. Maintains CPR certification and continuing education requirements for re-certification. Pays close attention to progress of case, anticipates surgeon’s needs. Communicates with circulator, verifies specimens. Remains professional with staff, patients and physicians. Certifications: Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Current certification as a Surgical Technologist.

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