Prepare case carts for the next day’s surgery schedule, following the surgeon’s preference cards, noting on case cart if an item is missing and communicating with Materials Manager or supervisor; · Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure and holding retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon; · Demonstrate the proper use of sterile technique and monitor for breaches in sterile technique; · Perform proper handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items, ensuring that the proper supplies, instruments and functioning equipment are available for the procedure; · Inspect and perform maintenance on instruments and equipment for proper functioning, missing parts, and items in need of repair and report issues to Manager; · Assist other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room and preparation of OR for next patient; · Perform initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator; · Assist the team members with gowning and gloving, draping the patient, and establishing the sterile field; · Assist with decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices and initiate case carts for Surgical Services; · Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used during procedure; · Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies used and store and restock shelves, carts and areas as needed; · Assist in transferring patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa as needed; · Non-Certified Surgical Technologists are required to complete 15 Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year and report those units to leadership. We prioritize work-life balance by fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.