Certified Surgical Technologist
Core
Assists surgeons and professional/technical personnel in carrying out Operating Room and Surgical functions for infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Role type
Certified Surgical Technologist
Builds
Surgical procedures in the Operating Room
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
scrub competency, sterile field maintenance, surgical instrument handling, sterilizer operation, room setup and breakdown, patient size-based supply selection, equipment knowledge, process improvement participation
Preferred skills
pediatric scrub tech experience
Technologies
surgical equipment, sterilizers, closed transport carts
Responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies; demonstrate competency in scrub role; set up rooms appropriately for procedures; assist surgical team before, during, and after interventions; maintain safe sterile field; break down rooms using standard precautions; transport instruments to decontamination; participate in staff meetings and self-directed learning.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC