Surgical Technologist I

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs delegated patient care functions while assisting in surgical procedures and preparing supplies and equipment in an operating room. The responsibilities listed describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program, or one year of experience in lieu of the training program.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating room preparation and selection of surgical instruments and equipment by reviewing the surgeon preference list and conferring with the circulating nurse.
Count needles, sponges, and instruments.
Ensure medications on the sterile field are properly labeled.
Ensure fluids are maintained at a safe temperature.
Clean instrumentation at the point of use, restring it, and spray it with enzymatic cleaner.
Prepare patients preoperatively, including skin preparation, draping, and positioning, according to department procedures and protocols as needed.
Hand instruments to the surgeon as requested or required, prepare suture material, and assist with gowning and gloving the surgical team according to departmental protocols.
Perform related basic patient-care duties, including picking up blood, delivering specimens to clinical laboratories, turning over rooms between cases, escorting patients when assigned, and checking emergency carts for needed supplies.
Transport patients and run errands as directed by the RN.
Prepare supplies for sterilization, including washing and wrapping instruments.
Assess environmental needs of the area and recommend or initiate appropriate action.
Orient new Surgical Technologists by explaining department policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.