Surgical Tech III
About The Position
Performs the duties of a scrub person, including preparing supplies for cases, setting up and maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon, and preparing used instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization. Provides in-service education and assists with projects. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and has a high potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The position requires the ability to scrub independently for complex procedures and take call independently for all specialties within assigned areas. The Surgical Tech III uses advanced knowledge of aseptic and surgical technique, operating room emergency situations, and sterile-field contamination and traffic patterns. The role may require work at alternate sites.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree if hired after January 1, 2025.
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology training program, or five years of additional Surgical Technologist experience in lieu of completing the training program.
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute, multi-specialty environment, demonstrating independent performance across a variety of surgical specialties.
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
- Ability to scrub for complex procedures without assistance within assigned areas.
- Ability to take call independently and respond for all specialties within assigned areas.
- Advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique.
- Advanced knowledge of operating room emergency situations.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of the surgical environment, including traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Maintain aseptic technique according to Surgical Services policies and procedures.
- Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference cards, procuring supplies before cases, and remaining attentive to case progression.
- Prepare supplies, room setup, and equipment for cases; maintain an orderly instrument table and surgical field.
- Verify and label medications and irrigations on the back table with the nurse.
- Maintain and document accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
- Accurately identify surgical specimens and transfer them to the nurse.
- Prepare instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
- Assist with putting away supplies and room turnover.
- Lead unit-level projects to correct safety or clinical quality deficiencies and implement changes.
- Provide in-service education to other staff members at least once per year.
- Assist in developing department-level policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Contribute to efficient surgical lineups to help adhere to surgical start times.
- Use judgment when opening and using supplies; assist in developing processes to contain costs and reduce waste in the room.
- Stay current with intraoperative techniques and equipment through unit-based and continuing education.
- Serve as a role model; coach the team to anticipate resources; and act as a preceptor to new staff and students.
- Participate in department projects and assist with developing department-level policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Accept responsibilities only within the scope of practice.
- Work at alternate sites when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
