The Surgical Technologist Extern provides surgical care assistance in the application of sterile and aseptic technique under the supervision of the Certified Surgical Technologist and/or Registered Nurse. Combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to assist physician’s performance of invasive procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and performs appropriate age-specific surgical care to patient population served.
• Provides appropriate intraoperative surgical care based on the patient’s age and planned surgical procedure.
• Adheres to the principles of aseptic practice.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to written policy.
• Cares for surgical specimens and cultures.
• Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient.
• Observes environmental infection control practices.
• Uses resources and equipment for patient care efficiently.
• Performs action that demonstrates accountability.

Education:
Enrolled in accredited Surgical Technologist program, actively pursuing diploma and/or certification required.

Experience:
None

Licensure/Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients and visitors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and be on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.