JOB SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the O.R. Manager, Associate Manager, Charge Nurse, and Director of Surgical Services.  Must be a trained surgical technologist who scrubs, dons a sterile gown and gloves to assist the surgeon by providing sterile instruments and supplies required.  Arranges instruments and supplies appropriately on sterile field; opens and prepares sutures as indicated, passes instruments, retracts tissue and assists surgeon as requested. May occasionally circulate with the RN in the room. Strives for superior performance. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Efficiently prepares equipment and packs for the operative procedure.Applies principles of aseptic technique during surgical procedures, including proper scrubbing, gowning and gloving self and other surgical team members.Identifies and obtains needed supplies and equipment. Assists in assuring correct sponge, needle, and instrument counts.Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.Cleans up room after case completed.Maintains specialty carts.Maintains mandatory competencies. EDUCATIONAssociate's degree in Surgical Technology or Military Trained.All candidates must have completed an approved (NCCT, AST) program as a surgical technologist, certification is preferred.

Would consider an experienced RCIS.Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider required upon hire and ongoing. EXPERIENCE Previous experience in multiple surgical specialties is preferred.