SURGICAL TECHNICIAN 2

MS510 $35,734 - $64,314
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist the nursing/medical staff by providing skilled technical assistance during major/minor diagnostic and/or surgical procedures.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Registered Nurse.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Surgical Technician 1 by the presence of journeyman level duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Maintains specialized supplies and equipment for major surgical specialties, such as; neurosurgery and orthopedics by setting up operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and preparing the patient.

May assist the circulator during major surgical procedures.

Assists in the orientation of new personnel as assigned to aseptic technique, proper operating room proceduresc and environmental maintenance.

Directs nursing assistants and custodians in the maintenance of a clean, safe, well stocked environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience as a surgical technician; OR

An associate's degree in surgical technology plus one year of experience as a surgical technician.