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Responsibilities:

• The Surgical Technician, under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room.
• Assists with surgical procedures, providing the surgeon with the necessary surgical instruments, supplies and/or equipment with maximum efficiency and optimum maintenance of aseptic technique.
• Prepares operating room for surgery by checking the case cart, preference sheet and aseptically opening instruments, supplies and/or equipment.
• Sets up and maintains sterile field and assists during the case by providing the surgical team with the necessary surgical instruments, sponges, sutures and medications.
• Helps in CPD assuring instruments are ready for upcoming cases.
• Demonstrates theory and skill of surgical asepsis by maintaining and assisting efficiently within the sterile field.
• Participates with the sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Performs duties under the direction of the registered nurse circulator and Surgeon.
• At the completion of the surgical case, assists in room clean-up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies and trash from OR room; will also clean operating rooms to prepare for the next case.
• Demonstrates ability to function in all surgical specialties and performs assignments with minimal assistance.
• Transports laboratory, surgical instruments and/or supplies as needed/requested.
• Help receiving and stocking supplies and maintaining inventory daily.
• Pulling cases for next day surgeries.
• Part-time/Contingent position: Platinum Center is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with hours available for all three days.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or
• Specialized training in the Armed Forces or
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Surgical Technician.

License/Certification:

• Surgical Technician Certification Preferred.
• BLS Certification Preferred.

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