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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and management of surgical instruments and equipment, adhering to sterilization and safety standards such as AMMI, AORN, and AST guidelines.
• Perform cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, adjusting to changes in department activity and workflow.
• Use supplies judiciously to maintain quality care without waste.
• Support nursing staff by obtaining non-routine supplies promptly to avoid delays in patient care.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to plan and adjust patient care provisions as needed.
• Contribute to updating preference cards, instrument sets, and supply pull sheets in response to technological advances.
• Promote teamwork by accepting and delegating tasks appropriately.

Patient Satisfaction

• Work closely with healthcare providers to coordinate intraoperative care, including instrument and supply setup.
• Maintain a professional, calm environment with minimal noise to enhance patient and staff experience.
• Exemplify excellent guest relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Collaborate to optimize patient flow and adapt to changes in daily surgical schedules.

Patient Safety

• Ensure thorough cleaning and sterilization of all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare for surgical interventions tailored to individual patient needs and respond to unexpected changes during procedures.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations and social media policies.
• Verify medications and supplies passed to the sterile field using a double-check system.
• Maintain a culture of safety by reporting any breaches in sterile technique or patient care protocols.

Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anatomy, instruments, and equipment.
• Share expertise through orientation, cross-training, and mentoring of peers and new staff.
• Identify learning needs and collaborate with management to pursue professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in departmental goal setting and attend in-services on product and practice changes.

Customer Service

• Build strong relationships with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a quiet, professional environment for patients.
• Practice AIDET communication techniques to enhance patient and team interactions.
• Foster a collaborative and approachable team atmosphere.
• Be flexible with assignments, staffing, and shift changes as needed.

Education and Certification Requirements

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

Work Schedule: Full-time, 7:00am – 3:30pm, 40 hours per week.

This position is located in a regional healthcare facility serving the Midwest area of the United States.