All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Prepares the operating room with the assistance of other personnel in accordance with procedures for disinfection of furniture and equipment; selects and secures appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies according to a particular surgical procedure. Under the supervision of an RN or Surgical Tech, exercises proper sterile technique, opens and arranges sterile field in accordance with accepted protocol for each surgical procedure to be performed, including routine and special procedures.
Under the guidance of the surgical team, utilizes appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
Reports pertinent patient information, including changes in the patient's condition or observations relevant to patient care to the Registered Nurse.
Assists the surgical team in assuring that all items used are replaced in inventory, charged for, and reported to the circulator of the case.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the work environment. Assists in cleaning the OR for the next procedure, including disposal of contaminated linens and waste, cleaning instruments as needed, and disinfecting equipment. Assists the surgical team with the disposition of used equipment. Recognizes and reports malfunctioning of unsafe equipment to appropriate persons.
Assists the Surgical Team with the replacement of med/surg supplies. Uses proper procedure for securing supplies from other areas. Assists the surgical team with needed supplies for scheduled procedures.
Assists the surgical team with the checking, restocking, and inventorying of supplies; checks, rotates, and reprocesses dated items. Assists with inventories and ordering of supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates initiative in learning the composition of all surgical trays and specialty items used in procedures in the Operating Room. Displays a willingness to learn the use and maintenance of assigned equipment.
Maintains confidentiality of patients, personnel, and system information. Maintains and respects patients' privacy. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, medical staff, and fellow team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive
Minimum Requirements
Education - Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Experience - Letter of recommendation from Surgical Tech course instructor preferred.
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
BLS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Prisma Health
Dec 27, 2025