Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of OR technology or RN. Two years experience in a surgical environment. NBSTSA CST certification. CPR certification within three months of employment. Credentialing with LRH within six months of employment.

Essential Functions
Aseptic technique

• Follows the appropriate technique as defined by AORN guidelines for the hand scrub
• Initiates corrective action when a break in technique occurs
• Inspects/maintains sterility of supplies/trays
• Protects integrity of the sterile field

Maintenance of surgical site

• Provides correct sponging, direct pressure and clamping
• Operates suction equipment
• Provides cautery as directed, demonstrating correct use to avoid destruction of tissue
• Responds appropriately to the needs of the surgeon
• Adheres to the standards of care as outlined by the American Operation Nurses Association

Preparation of surgical field

• Assists in gathering all supplies needed for the procedure
• Assists in transferring the patient to the OR table and verifies identity of the patient
• Positions patient safely on the table
• Performs the proper surgical scrub on the correct operative site
• Drapes for maximum exposure to the operative site

Retracting

• Retracts as directed by the physician
• Consistently retracts the tissues to maintain adequate exposure while maintaining the safety of the patient

Closure of incision

• Identifies the correct suturing method for the area involved
• Demonstrates competency in the correct method of suturing/knot tying for the various types of tissue
• Coordinates suturing move with the surgeon and cuts sutures appropriately
• Utilizes stapling devices appropriately
• Secures drainage devices