[Job Summary: [Assist the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Maintain appropriate levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. [Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing instruments and equipment. *[Essential Duties and Responsibilities Pre-Operative Phase: [Procedures]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}*

• Adapt procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

[Room Preparation]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Prepare room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual case.
• Utilize surgeon preference cards and update as needed.

[Equipment]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Check all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.

[Aseptic Technique]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up procedures, and during procedures.

[Procedure Preparation]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Set up, scrub, and prepare for procedures in a time frame which does not delay case start.

[Assisting]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Assist in positioning of patients for surgical procedures.

[Essential Duties and Responsibilities Intra-Operative Phase: [Instrument Table]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency.

[Surgical Procedure Knowledge]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Demonstrate knowledge of step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures, including instruments and/or trays needed for each procedure.

[Operating Room Counts]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Complete operating room counts accurately; follow proper procedure in the event of incorrect count, report all discrepancies to circulating nurse and correct immediately.

[Surgical Specimens]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Handle surgical specimens and bodily fluids properly.

[Judgment]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}

• Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment.

[Transfer Patient]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}