Surgical Technologist 3

1. Surgical Case Preparation
   1. Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
   2. Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations. 
   3. Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
   4. Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
   5. Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
   6. Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
   7. Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
   8. Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
   9. Capable of competently scrubbing complex cases across all facility specialties
   10. Demonstrates expert knowledge of surgical equipment and advances surgical instrumentation within major specialties

2. Quality & Patient Safety

1. Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines. 
2. Patients are transported safely and timely. 
3. Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
4. Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.

3.  Collaboration & Teamwork

1. Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
2. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings. 
3. Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times. 
4. Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes. 
5. Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
6. Can be asked to volunteer for call and late stay as needed
7. Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.

4.  Other Duties as Assigned

1. Other duties as assigned.
2. Coordinate with OR Educator/OR Manager to develop and present annual in-services on equipment, instrumentation or surgical technique.
3. Participate in the development and revision of a unit specific policy and/or SOP.