Overview
Performs a variety of roles to assist in the care of patients in the operating room in accordance with established policies and protocols for surgical technologists.
Responsibilities
Contributes to a safe, effective environment for the surgical patient. Contributes to a culture of safety. Applies and enforces principles of aseptic technique. Checks all equipment to be used on sterile field and reports or corrects unsafe conditions prior to placing on the sterile field.
Verifies exposure to sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Demonstrates ability to operate sterilizers and all equipment used in operating room.
Assists surgeon and first assistant by passing surgical instruments, supplies, and sponges. Assists as needed when no assistant is available.
Initiates sponge, instrument, and sharp counts at the appropriate time. Maintains awareness of location of all countable items throughout the procedur...