Surgical Technologist
Core
Supports surgeons and perioperative nurses by preparing instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting during invasive surgical and procedural care.
Role type
Clinical support surgical technologist
Builds
Surgical and invasive procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, instrument preparation, sterile field maintenance, anatomy and physiology knowledge, specimen handling, inventory management
Preferred skills
Surgical Technology certification, SGNA Associates Program completion, Oxygen Certification, BLS certification
Technologies
Endoscopes, surgical instruments, sterilization equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures; maintain sterile technique during operations; assist with patient counts and specimen preparation; clean and prepare operating rooms for subsequent patients; participate in Universal Protocol safety processes.