Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Certification Required - Full Time - Variable

Core Job Responsibilities

• Follow proper protocols and procedures for sharps, specimans and aseptic techniques during procedures.
• Labels medications on the sterile field
• Verifies operative procedure and site with patient and surgical team prior to commencement of procedure.
• Coordinate and demonstrate the proper use and handling of supplies, instruments and equipment
• Maintain an accurate instrument/sponge count
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments
• Render safe and appropriate care for patients during positioning and transferring using appropriate positioning devices
• Recognizes emergent patient care situations and reports findings
• Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit

• Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.