Job Details

Essential Duties:

• This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  • Maintain knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
  • Assists the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedures and during room turnovers between procedures.
  • Prepares sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.
  • During the surgical procedure:
  • Anticipation of needs for surgeon and passing of instruments and supplies;
  • Functions as  assistant, when needed;
  • Obtains counts with circulating nurse;
  • Cares for specimens according to procedure;
  • Maintains proper  care of instruments and supplies when procedure is finished.
  • Maintains equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
  • Maintains knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintains standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
  • Decontaminating and preparation for sterilization of instruments utilized during surgical cases
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment.