Surgical Technologist II
Core
Allied health professional assisting in the preparation and care of surgical patients within the operating room, collaborating with nursing and anesthesia to facilitate safe, sterile environments for invasive procedures.
Role type
Surgical Technologist II (Clinical Resource Person)
Builds
Safe surgical environments and successful outcomes for invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic and sterile technique, instrument handling and passing, surgical counts, fluid and drug management, specimen handling, equipment maintenance, precepting new staff, process improvement participation
Preferred skills
Critical thinking, problem-solving, ability to work in fast-paced/stressful environments, computer application software skills
Technologies
Computer and application software
Responsibilities
Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies; passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons; checks, mixes, and distributes fluids and drugs; performs surgical counts; receives and identifies surgical specimens; cleans and reassembles instruments; assembles case carts; orients students and staff; participates in educational activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with precepting responsibilities