Surgical Technician (Trainee) - Full-time, Dayshift

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required


• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred


• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required


• Surgery Technician certification: Highly recommended after completing required clinical hours

Essential Functions:

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.


• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.


• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.


• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.


• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Labels solutions according to established standards under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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