The Surgical Technologist acts as a primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure; anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure; has an understanding of procedures being performed; is consistently on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field; sometimes acts as an unsterile member of the surgical team, obtaining instruments, supplies and equipment while the surgical procedure is in progress. Distributes supplies throughout the department, including LDRP's, Triage, Surgery Suites, Recovery, Well-baby Nursery, NICU etc., as needed: equipment to rooms, rooms set-up for new patients, distribute linen to rooms, etc.