Surgical Technologist I
Core
Performs duties as a primary or secondary surgical technologist under nurse supervision during surgical procedures.
Role type
Surgical Technologist
Builds
Surgical procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Operating Room
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, Sterile field maintenance, Surgical instrumentation knowledge, Instrument and supply anticipation, Sponge/needle/instrument counting, High-level disinfection
Preferred skills
Specialty team case competency, Preceptor experience, Multiple specialty competencies, Surgeon preference card management
Responsibilities
Creates and maintains sterile field, Provides instrumentation and supplies for surgery, Facilitates patient flow through case turnover, Performs environmental activities to maintain OR asepsis, Maintains correct instrument counts with registered nurse, Performs high level disinfection, Develops and demonstrates competency in specialty team cases