Surgical Technologist

Description:
The surgical Technologist is responsible for the assembly, set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the sterile field including instruments, equipment, and supplies used for surgical cases. They assist the surgeons, and other members of the surgical team as appropriate within their scope of practice. The surgical technologist also participates in the care of the surgical patient.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table
• Scrubs arms and hands and wears gown and gloves
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation.