Surgical Technologist
Core
Assists physicians in the operating room by preparing the OR, identifying and assembling surgical instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and performing sponge/sharps counts during surgical procedures.
Role type
Surgical Technologist
Builds
Surgical procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, instrument identification, sterile field maintenance, sponge/sharps counting, equipment setup, medication handling
Preferred skills
Prior surgical technologist experience
Technologies
Surgical instruments, electrical equipment
Responsibilities
Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures, Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures, Maintains a sterile field, Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately, Accounts for all instruments and items on the field, Follows aseptic technique standards of practice