Surgical Technologist (Per Diem)
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Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees
Demonstrates good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control and sterility
Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions
Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care
Able to perform the scrub technician functions for all services and specialties
Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary
During surgery passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeon and assistants
Holds retractors, cuts sutures, helps count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments
Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis
Assists in applying surgical dressings
Ensures availability of surgeon and case specific instrumentation and equipment
Assists in transporting patients to the Operating Room and helps position patients on the table
Understands and uses appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments
Understands the specific use and functioning of all supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures
May operate sterilizers, lights, suction, and help with diagnostic equipment
Accurately and safely prepares and labels medications during surgical procedure under direction
Assists in transferring patients to the recovery area
May assist in turnover and restocking the operating room for next procedure
Respects patients’ inherent right to privacy, dignity and safety
Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient
Assumes responsibility for orientation of new Operating Room employees as required
Understands the importance of teamwork, consideration and cooperation
Works in conjunction with Registered Nurse to update and maintain equipment and instrumentation of specialty services
Participates in unit staff meetings, in-service programs and educational programs relative to career development
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned
Provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers
Graduate of Surgical Technology course
Certification preferred
Must read, write, speak and understand the English language
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Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
2.
Demonstrates a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control and sterility and uses this knowledge in assisting the Registered Nurse and Surgeon to provide a safe surgical environment which supports quality patient care.
3.
Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions.
4.
Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care.
5.
Able to perform the scrub technician functions for all services and specialties.
6.
Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary to ensure proper working condition.
7.
During surgery passes instruments, and other sterile supplies to surgeon and surgeon’s assistants.
8.
Holds retractors, cuts sutures, helps count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments.
9.
Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
10.
Assists in applying surgical dressings.
11.
Ensures availability of surgeon and case specific instrumentation and equipment following department protocol and surgeon’s preference cards.
12.
Assists in transporting patients to the Operating Room and helps position patients on the Operating Room table.
13.
Understands and uses the appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
14.
Understands the specific use and functioning of all supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
15.
May operate sterilizers. Lights, suction, and help with diagnostic equipment.
16.
Under the direction of the surgeon and Registered Nurse, accurately and safely prepares and labels medications during the “surgical procedure.”
17.
Assists in transferring patients to the recovery area.
18.
May assist in turnover and restocking the operating room for the next surgical procedure.
19.
Respects patients’ inherent right to privacy, dignity and safety.
20.
Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient.
21.
Assumes responsibility for orientation of new Operating Room employees, as required.
22.
Understands the importance of teamwork, consideration and cooperation.
23.
Works in conjunction with Registered Nurse to update and maintain equipment and instrumentation of specialty services.
24.
Participates in unit staff meetings, in-service programs and educational programs relative to career development.
25.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
26.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
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Graduate of Surgical Technology course
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Certification preferred
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Must read, write, speak and understand the English language
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