Functions in the role of scrub technician under all aspects of surgical techniques, both routine and special surgical procedures, and performs them in a professional manner.

• Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
• Develop and improves skills in assisting the surgeon and in the organization of work by learning the use economy in time, motion, and materials.
• Develop initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and the surgical patient.
• Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
• Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and respects the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Recognizes and clearly understands that each individual is responsible for his or her own actions. Fulfills responsibilities of stand-by call assignment. *Participates on teams created to improve outcome quality through process improvement and team technologies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• At least one-year previous surgery experience preferred.
• Evidence knowledge of principles of asepsis highly desirable.
• Certification from an approved program for surgical technicians is preferred.
• BLS certification required by the end of employee provisional period.
• Provides quality patient care for the needs of the populations served and age specific groups as indicated:

• pediatric (>1 - 12 years)
• adolescent (>12 - 17 years)
• adult (>17 - 65 years)
• geriatric (>65 years)