Surgical Technologist Job Description Template

Job title

Surgical Technologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable surgical technologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, perform surgical scrub and gown and glove themselves and the surgical team and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment and supplies
• Perform surgical scrub and gown and glove themselves and the surgical team
• Set up and maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure
• Pass instruments, sutures and supplies to the surgeon, anticipating needs
• Perform counts of sponges, sharps and instruments with the circulator
• Handle and label surgical specimens
• Break down the field and send instruments for reprocessing
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance and surgical instrument identification
• Anticipating needs and focus and stamina
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• CST (NBSTSA)
• TS-C (NCCT)
• BLS / CPR
• Experience with back table and Mayo stand setups

Skills

• Surgical counts
• Gowning and gloving
• Specimen handling
• Surgical anatomy and procedures
• Calm under pressure
• Precise communication

Work environment and schedule

Most surgical technologists work in hospital operating rooms; others work in outpatient surgery centers and physicians’ offices that perform surgery. They stand for long periods, wear scrubs, masks and gowns, and must stay alert during long cases. Usually full-time. Hospitals require on-call coverage for emergency surgeries on nights, weekends and holidays; outpatient centers keep more regular daytime hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.