Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, maintaining a safe operating room environment and patient safety.
Requirements
- Maintain sterile field
- Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
- Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
- Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures