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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Surgical Technologist functions as an integral member of the perioperative team within a specialty orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, providing support to surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for maintaining a sterile field, preparing surgical supplies and equipment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and ensuring efficient surgical operations while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes. This position requires advanced orthopedic expertise and the ability to independently support complex orthopedic procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
· Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
· Surgical Technologist certification (CST) preferred, or as required by state regulations.
· Minimum of 2 years of recent orthopedic surgical experience preferred.
· Demonstrated proficiency in orthopedic instrumentation, implants, power equipment, and sterile techniques.
· Must be able to independently scrub all orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint arthroplasty cases (hip, knee, shoulder), sports medicine procedures, fracture fixation, spine procedures, and other orthopedic specialty cases performed at the center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Prepares and maintains medical equipment for orthopedic surgical procedures.
· Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
· Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
· Prepare and manage orthopedic-specific instrumentation, implants, biologics, and power equipment.
· Ensure availability and proper handling of orthopedic implants and vendor-supplied instrumentation.
· Assist surgeons during complex orthopedic procedures by anticipating surgical needs and maintaining procedural efficiency.
· Demonstrate expertise in orthopedic case setup, instrumentation selection, and implant management.
· Perform accurate counts and maintain sterile technique during high-volume orthopedic procedures.
· Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
· Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
· Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
· Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
· After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
· Requires…