KH Troy Resource Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The surgical technologist (ST) is responsible for assisting in direct care to patients undergoing surgical intervention by selecting, setting up and passing of sterile instruments to the surgeon and assistants, under the direction of the RN and the surgeon. And other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from a NBSTA accredited program or certification from NCCT; or

Four (4) years of experience as a surgical technologist with a High School Diploma; or

Four (4) years applicable on the job or military surgical technology training with a High School Diploma

Minimum Work Experience
• Surgical Technology skills required, preferably in a hospital operating room environment
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Required Licenses

Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist required within one year of hire, if hired without certification

Required Skills
• Certification in CPR
• OR Scrubbing Skills
• Customer service skills
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and function in a high stress environment
• Passes a pre-hire employment test

Essential Functions
• Appropriately labels and handles patient specimens.
• Competently performs Surgical Technologist skills as defined by the unit’s scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment free from clutter.
• Receives and responds to appropriate delegation; does not perform skills/care outside of scope of practice.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates safe infection control practices.
• Assists the nurse/physician with patient procedures.
• Performs preceptor activities as requested.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique in preparing for and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Prepares OR table and scrubs with surgeries.
• Provides necessary instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
• Acquires and demonstrates skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR.
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care as directed by RN
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of surgical procedures and provides necessary instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient transport and other patient care duties in the OR.
• Manages use of sharps, syringes and needles as required by assigned surgical cases and department standards.