Surgical Technologist - Cert
Northwell Health · Suffolk, Virginia, US
Job Description Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing super...
Job description
Job Description Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - * Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques/procedures as a surgical team member. - Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. - Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. - Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment. - Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field. - * Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to: - Passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested. - Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery. - May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery. - * Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to: - Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and - Preparing instruments for sterili...