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Surgical Technician

Quick overview

The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assembling necessary instruments, and anticipating the surgeon's needs during procedures. They also ensure accurate accounting of medications, sharps, and sponges to maintain patient safety.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited or military surgical tech program with a BLS certification. A certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) is required or preferred.

high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateProblem SolvingManual DexterityInterpersonal CommunicationSterile Field MaintenancePatient SafetyEquipment SterilizationInstrument AssemblyMedical DocumentationPatient ChargingSurgical Scrubbing

Job description

Summary

Posted internally from 10/29/25 to 11/5/25 This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room.
Surgical Technologist I understand and demonstrate the knowledge of surgical procedures.
Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition.
Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges.
They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Responsibilities

(30%)*Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
Verifies items on the physician preference card.
Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed. (30%)*Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing.
Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure. (30%)*Maintains the sterile environments.
Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique. (10%)*Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner.
Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Response for call: must be able to report to hospital within 30 minutes of notification while on-call.
Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
Participates in regulatory surveys.
Participates in performance improvement activities.

Graduate surgical technician waiting to take certification exam or surgical technician not certified. Surgical Technologist I independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. If career ladder implemented at medical center, Surgical Technologist I must complete skills/practice defined for a Surgical Technologist I. Operating room competency must be maintained. Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. A surgical tech who graduated from a CAAHEP?accredited surgical tech program or military surgical tech training program. Associate in Surgical Technology, certification in surgical technology CST. Surgical Tech who graduated with a certificate who holds the certification Tech in Surgery Certified TSC preferred. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical
Demand
Level:Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34?66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Surgical Technician

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