Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

He/she has the knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case* Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.* Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.* Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards* Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.* Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.* Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.* Assists in draping sterile field.* Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases* Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.* Prepares sterile dressings.* Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument* Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees* Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases* Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.* Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises* Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases* Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.