Surgical Technologist Job Description
Surgical technologist
provides assistance in preparation for surgical procedures utilizing aseptic technique.
Surgical Technologist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective surgical technologist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included surgical technologist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assisting in the care, preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Operating Room
Opening sterile equipment for surgeons
Check surgical machines and equipment
Assist in the care, preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Operating Room
Open sterile equipment for surgeons, follow safety standards and protocols
Open sterile equipment
Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation prior, during and post-operatively
Maintain familiarity, function and proper care of all operating room equipment and instruments
Select and set up sterile table with instruments, supplies and equipment
Precepting new surgical technicians
Surgical Technologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Surgical Technologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, NBSTSA, TEXAS, NCCT, CST, AST
Education for Surgical Technologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the surgical technologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Surgical Technology, Surgical Technologist, Education, Technology, Graduate, Computer, Associates, Healthcare, Communication
Skills for Surgical Technologist
Desired skills for surgical technologist include:
Anatomy and aseptic and surgical technique
Aseptic technique and its application
Current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process
Surgical instruments and specialized equipment
Surgical procedures
Equipment
Aseptic technique
Interventional equipment
Procedures and materials/supplies needed for each procedure
Universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems
Desired experience for surgical technologist includes:
Conducting pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts according to AORN standards
Maintaining the integrity of the surgical field during procedures
Transporting patients
Setting patient up for surgery
Checking surgical instruments
Following safety standards and protocols
Surgical Technologist Examples
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Surgical Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of surgical technologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for surgical technologist
- Perform safe positioning using population-specific guidelines and basic equipment operation for the patient
- Perform sterile techniques per HSC protocol and pass needed instruments for basic surgical procedures
- Set-up equipment and instrumentation for emergency procedures within the timeframe needed to ensure prompt patient care
- Provides RN Circulator/Surgical Team updating of information that reflects the ability to prioritize and organize care, ie count procedure, time out, instrumentation needs, aseptic technique
- Utilizes preference cards to ensure appropriate instrumentation and equipment
- Understands and uses the appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments
- May operate sterilizers, adjust lights, suction, and help with diagnostic equipment
- Handling other patient care duties as needed
- Handling patient care duties
- Patient care duties
Qualifications for surgical technologist
- Support patient care duties
- Provide optimal patient care
- Follow safety standards and protocol
- Maintaining integrity of the surgical field during procedures
- Preparing patient for surgery
- Certification as a surgical technician through national credentialing program
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Surgical Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of surgical technologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for surgical technologist
- Demonstrate ability to understand use, function, interpretation, documentation and record-keeping of chemical and biological indicators related to instrument and equipment high-level disinfection processes
- Demonstrates understanding of operating room technical equipment according manufacturer’s instructions for use and center policies and procedures
- Performs OR support responsibilities relate to surgical procedures under supervision of RN
- Assits surgeon and/or surgical team at sterile field by preparing and having available sterile instrument and equipment for specific surgical procedure
- Collaborates with members of Operating Room team in order to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedure
- The job is performed in the surgical suite and related areas
- Work closely with the surgical patient and the perioperative team, and assist the surgeon during procedures as necessary
- Serving as surgical assistant as needed
- Gather, arrange, prepare instruments before procedures
- Assisting Physicians and Nurses (RNs) in surgery using best practices of sterile technique
Qualifications for surgical technologist
- BLS or ACLS Certification
- Graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program
- Current BLS certification required with American Heart Association or American Red Cross as a
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or the successful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam
- Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required
- Current Surgical Technologist license in Washington State
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Surgical Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of surgical technologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for surgical technologist
- Conducting pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts according to hospital's standards
- Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery
- Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon to assist in expediting the operative procedure
- Participates in clinical activities to foster evidence based practice
- Maintains awareness of current research applicable to patient care
- Serves as a support and resource for other staff and students
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships
- Participates in coordination of unit activities to provide care in a healing, humane and caring environment
- Cultural Competencies – Recognizes that all patients may not share the values and practices of the US health system
Qualifications for surgical technologist
- Certified Tech by the Liaison Council Certification of the Association of Surgical Technologist must be obtained within 6 months of hire
- Current BLS via American Heart Association
- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the operating room
- Must be able to scrub for multiple specialties including robotics, vascular, ortho, c-sections, and CT
- High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Surgery Technician program
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Surgical Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a surgical technologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for surgical technologist
- Performs sterile techniques and passes instruments for basic surgical procedures
- Sets up equipment and instrumentation for emergency procedures to ensure prompt patient care
- Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure
- Participates in the plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
- Demonstrates ability to scrub on all procedures, minor to major
- Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility
- Maintains required credentials of BCLS and mandatory inservice patients
- Information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed
- CME maintenance
- Supply check & sterilization
Qualifications for surgical technologist
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology, or a hospital or military training program
- Requires CPR certification and 1 year of OR experience
- Must have knowledge of basic instrumentation, medical terminology and sterile technique
- Prefer 2-3 years OR experience, CST certification, and knowledge of specialty instrumentation sets
- Certified as a Surgical Technologist Required
- Two years previous experience in a hospital setting preferred
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Surgical Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of surgical technologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for surgical technologist
- Coordinates with RN Circulator to assure that required equipment and supplies are available prior to patient entry
- Draping & maintenance
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed
- Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing
- Holds retractors, cuts sutures, passes needles, supplies and instruments
- Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis
- Under the direction of the surgeon and Registered Nurse, accurately and safely prepares and labels medications during the "surgical procedure."
- Assists in transferring patients to the recovery area
- May assist in turnover and restocking the operating room for the next surgical procedure
- Assumes responsibility for orientation of new Operating Room employees, as required
Qualifications for surgical technologist
- Current Surgical Technologist license/registration in Washington State
- Robotics cases highly preferred
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or military surgical tech training
- Must be certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or is eligible to obtain certification or has military surgical tech training
- 1-2 years experience as a CST is preferred
- Minimum two years operative scrub experience with specialized expertise in pediatric orthopedics