Participates as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of scrub/assist person and assisting the physician and/or RN. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Assists with the maintenance, care of instruments, supplies, and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions, standards of infection prevention, and institutional policies/procedures. Practices appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle, and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy. Decontaminates, cleans, and cares for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting. Identifies, gathers, and prepares instruments, equipment, and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card. Acknowledges physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature, and patient safety). Demonstrates and maintains competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/service lines (e.g., Thoracic, Ortho, Spine, ENT). May require on-call duty. Performs other duties as assigned. The Technician III acts as a preceptor to other staff and students and takes a prominent role in the orientation and cross-training of staff and students. Assists in the development of educational programs. Serves as a resource for staff in specialty areas. Assists appropriate clinical resources in developing service line & quality improvement tools.
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Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree