Surgical Technologist I
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: Functions as a member of the
multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age
groups of surgical patients. Assists the perioperative nurse with
patient care, prepares and maintains supplies in the operating room
(OR), ensures that procedure preparations are based on individual
patients and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Provides
guidance to Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist
Pathways employees, as needed. Responsible primarily for less
complex cases. PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. *Commits to the mission,
vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. 2.
*Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and
anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe
patient care and operative procedure. 3. *Will not first assist
with any procedure; will not do any incision closures. 4. *May
apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by
credentialed provider. 5. *May apply skin sealant and steri-strips
as part of the dressing after skin has been closed. 6. *Defines and
practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as
they apply to the OR. 7. *Safely and efficiently passes surgical
instruments and supplies in the operating room (OR) and labor and
delivery room (LDR). 8. *Properly identifies, preserves and manages
tissue and fluid specimens and cultures. 9. *Manages supplies,
instruments and equipment appropriately according to Medical Center
procedure. 10. *Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the
patient including transporting and positioning 11. *Counts/preps
surgical instruments and supplies. 12. *Delivers medications (drugs
or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate
operating room via case cart or medication cart. 13. *Handles and
prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating
room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and
physician. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One (1) year prior experience
working as a Surgical Technologist or two (2) years Sterile
Processing experience required. OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Bryan Health
recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare
professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals)
and the Military Training Network.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Lincoln , Surgical Technologist I, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
