A surgical technologist assists with patient care and related activities in the operating room under the direction and supervision of an RN, in accordance with accepted standards, policies, and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating surgical instrumentation during the operative procedure.

2. Collects instruments, packs, and extra supplies for assigned surgical procedure. Opens supplies and sets up operating room, along with the RN circulator. Scrubs, gowns, and sets up sterile field. Anticipates physicians’ instrumentation and equipment needs during the operative procedure. Provides for same. May cut suture and hold retractors. Takes sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical asepsis and utilizes appropriate sterile procedures, including but not limited to developing...