Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

• Maintain equipment in good working order, inspecting and testing at least weekly. 
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation. 
• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. 
• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. 
• Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. 
• Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures. 
• Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis. 
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. 
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves. 
• Dons personal protective equipment when required. 
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation. 
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation. Puts dressings on patient following surgery. 
• Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care. 
• Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover. 
• Washes and sterilizes equipment. Recommend use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies. 
• Assembles/compiles case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure. 
• Perform related duties as necessary. 
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Grade 630