Job Summary:

Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instrumentation and equipment during surgery and/or procedures performed in the Operating Room.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other health care providers.

· Ensure availability of supplies and equipment, process sterile instrumentation and equipment.

· Performs housekeeping duties as necessary.

· Utilize sterile technique while setting up and assisting physician.

· Assist in direct patient care when necessary.

· Participate in call schedule.

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

· Knowledge and competency in OR technology and central service.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent.

Ø Work Experience – One year in an OR or CS department preferred.

Ø Training – Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist/OR Technologist program preferred.

Ø License/Certification – BLS required within 6 months of hire; CST preferred.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.