Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Reports to: Director of Surgical Services

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certification as a Surgical Scrub Tech or no less than 18 months of experience as a Surgical Scrub Tech prior to July 1, 2006.

Current BLS certification Current BLS certification - Employee will have 30 days to obtain from start date.

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.

Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.