Surgical Technologist

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

Representative group	Job codes
SEIU LOCAL 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech	18430 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 22607 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
WFSE HMC	18716 (NE S WFSE HMC) 22780 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)

BASIC FUNCTION

Assist clinical staff in a variety of operative procedures. Obtain, assemble and arrange sterile instruments and supplies used for surgical procedures; pass appropriate instruments, sutures and supplies to surgeon during procedures; and maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general direction, prepare operating room for surgical procedures; obtain, assemble and arrange sterile instruments; and anticipate and pass instruments, sutures and supplies required during operative procedures.

TYPICAL WORK

Prepare operating room prior to procedures by selecting sterile instruments from autoclave and/or sterile containers, arranging appropriate instruments for specific procedures, and arranging required equipment;

Maintain aseptic technique;

Anticipate and pass instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedures;

Count and document supplies used during procedures;

Assist with equipment preparation;

Assist with draping patients;

Assist with gowning and gloving physicians;

Assist with clean up after procedures;

Assist with dressing application and patient transfer;

Participate in training and orienting students and staff;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program AND one year of experience assisting clinical staff in a variety of operative procedures in an operating room environment.

equivalent education/experience.

Legal Requirement

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

06/19/1975: New Class
01/15/1981: Revise Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
11/12/1993: Revise Class
05/09/2003: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
01/01/2020: SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added effective 01/01/2020