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Surgical Technician
Job Description
Review operating room schedules and surgeon preference cards to prepare for procedures. Gather, organize, and open necessary instruments and supplies; anticipate surgical needs. Perform pre-operative setup, surgical hand scrubs, and safety checks on equipment. Maintain a sterile field, assist with passing instruments, and support the surgical team during procedures. Follow all protocols for instrument and material counts, specimen handling, sharps disposal, and infection control. Restock surgical suites, assist with patient positioning, and aid in room turnover between cases. Clean, inspect, and properly process surgical instruments; ensure accurate sterilization and documentation. Operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment per hospital standards. Ensure sterile items are properly packaged, stored, and handled; monitor for breaks in aseptic technique and report as necessary. Identify and report damaged or missing instruments; sort, prepare, and store instrument trays appropriately. Maintain organization and cleanliness in surgical, recovery, and delivery areas. Attend required training sessions, meetings, and demonstrate flexibility to meet patient care needs. Must hold an active, unexpired BLS certification. Must be licensed by the Board of Medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia to practice as a Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred. High School or better. Basic Life Saving Surgical Technologist Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.