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• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
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JOB SUMMARY

In this role, as Surgical Technician 3, you help in surgeries during the operation phase. You assist a Registered Nurse to improve efficiency by managing equipment and instruments. Your job is vital for a safe operating room, keeping equipment ready and working well. You will manage supplies and equipment for a specific surgical service line. Additionally, you will communicate between the service line, surgeons, and team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - (2) Two Years of Experience

• Talking to the surgeon beforehand concerning special needs and getting ready before they show up.
• Cleaning and preparing the surgical area as needed.
• Ensuring proper setup and maintenance of the instrument table to prevent instrument damage.
• Making sure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies function as expected during surgical procedures.
• Performing counts of all surgical items, such as sponges, sharps, and instruments, following the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team, offering sterile supplies and equipment, and responding accordingly during the surgery.
• Assisting in draping and repositioning the patient for the surgical team.
• Adhering to specified protocols when handling surgical specimens and verifying their source.
• Preparing soiled instruments for transit to the decontamination area.
• Cleaning the operating room after each case and organizing equipment in designated storage areas.
• Adhering to infection control policies, recommended practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Managing inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies, following established policy, procedures, and regulatory standards.