Edwin Ortiz

Primary Responsibilities: SPD Tech

1. Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

2. Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.

3. Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.

4. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.

5. Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.

6. Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

7. Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.

8. Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.

9. Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.

10. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

11. Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.

12. Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.

13. Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.

14. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health

Primary Duties: Surgical Tech:

1. Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE). 2. Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. 3. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. 4. Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. 5. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator. 6. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. 7. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. 8. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. 9. Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories. Intraoperative Duties are as follows: 1. Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. 2. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. 3. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. 4. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. 5. Sponges or suctions the operative site. 6. Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. 7. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. 8. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. 9. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. 10. Performs additional counts as necessary. 11. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. 12. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. 13. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. 14. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. 15. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. 16. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. 1507.15. Additional Duties: The surgical technologist in the second scrub role assist

Primary Responsibilities: Endo Tech:

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Preoperative Duties are as follows: Surgical Tech:

1. Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE). 2. Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. 3. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. 4. Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. 5. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator. 6. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. 7. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. 8. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. 9. Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories. Intraoperative Duties are as follows: 1. Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. 2. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. 3. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. 4. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. 5. Sponges or suctions the operative site. 6. Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. 7. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. 8. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. 9. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. 10. Performs additional counts as necessary. 11. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. 12. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. 13. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. 14. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. 15. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. 16. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. 1507.15. Additional Duties: The surgical technologist in the second scrub role assist