Job Summary: Provide essential clinical support in the operating room, assisting anesthesia providers, surgeons, and team members with procedural tasks to ensure smooth and safe surgical care. Adapt to the dynamic environment by prioritizing duties and maintaining high standards of instrument processing and patient safety.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia, surgeons, and OR staff with procedural needs and equipment handling.
• Monitor and process instruments and equipment following established sterilization and safety standards such as AMMI, AORN, and AST guidelines.
• Perform cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Adjust work priorities based on department activity and collaborate to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Use supplies judiciously while supporting individualized patient care.
• Support RN colleagues by obtaining non-routine supplies promptly without compromising care quality.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to update preference cards, instrument sets, and supply pull sheets as technology evolves.
• Promote teamwork by accepting and delegating tasks appropriately.
• Maintain a professional, quiet environment to enhance patient and staff experience.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations and social media policies.
• Verify medications and supplies passed to the sterile field using a double-check system.
• Report any breaches in sterile technique or patient safety concerns promptly.

Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy, instruments, and equipment.
• Share expertise through orientation, cross-training, and mentoring peers and new staff.
• Engage in ongoing learning opportunities and participate in departmental goal setting and in-services.

Customer Service

• Build strong relationships with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Practice AIDET communication techniques to enhance patient and visitor experience.
• Foster a collaborative and approachable team environment.
• Remain flexible with assignments and scheduling to meet department needs.

Education and Certification

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by the appropriate state board.

Work Environment

This role operates within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest, supporting surgical teams in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.