Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
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.
Performs on call services as requested.
Communicates with senior surgical technicians of any changes.
Actively participates and ensures room turn overs are efficient and timely.