Under general supervision the intermediate surgical technologist works under the supervision of the registered nurse and medical staff to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to assist that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to continuously update the nursing plan of care and recommends interventions to meet identified patient goals.
• Remains current in their knowledge of surgical technology
• Assures that all items used are replaced in inventory, charged for and reported to the circulator of the case.
• Working with the circulating nurse and anesthesia personnel, assists in positioning the patient on the operating table, prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the operative site, drapes, or assists in draping the patient, at the request of the surgeon.
• When necessary, assists the anesthesiologist or anesthetist during administration of anesthetic.
• Under the direction of the surgeon performs such duties as holding retractors, suction, clamping vessels, and applying dressings, etc. Acts as a surgeon’s first or second assistant in the absence of the surgeon’s first assistant within their realm of practice (except suturing, injecting medications and cutting tissue).
• Evaluates and recommends updates to surgeon preference cards and notifies appropriate personnel of needed changes.
• Upon completion of the surgery, assists in moving the patient off the operating table onto the stretcher and transporting to the recovery room.
• Prepares labels, label drugs and verifies specimens according to protocol and surgeons’ preference.
• Uses proper documentation related to sterilization procedures.
• Signs/verifies initials on instrument count sheet and signs preference list when pulling of case is completed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of emergency protocol in the event of an emergent procedure by ensuring surgical set-ups necessary to manage an emergency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Surgical Technologist program required

CERTIFICATION:

• CST Required
• BLS Required