Surgical Technologist II

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties: Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery.  A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.  An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.  Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. 

Job Overview 

This position is a proficient Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. Performs according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.  Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility;  OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
3. If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.

4. 12 Months to Less than 3 Years of healthcare experience.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures. 

2. Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure. 

3. Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts. 

4. Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.   

5. Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.   

6. Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy. 

7. Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy. 

8. Manages surgical specimens according to Physician’s orders and Hospital policy.