The Surgical Technologist, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the surgical procedure and is maintains constant vigilance of the sterile field.

Responsibilities:

• Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership in others to improve performance; looks for ways to improve individual and/or team performance.
• Recognizes group dynamics and acts as a role modl by guiding others/team to modify one's communication style to suit different situations and audiences. - Recognizes, demonstrates and enables behaviors and attitudes necessary to ensure exceptional delivery of services.
• Understands interests and concerns of other internal/cross-functional teams and incorporates their feedback into service/work processes.
• Motivates self and actively engages team in achieving challenging goals and targets that are consistent with organizational direction; encourages others to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
• Translates the organization's strategic priorities into clear goals and targets for the work group(s) to ensure organizational alignment.
• Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for self and/or department by outlining clear steps to follow during unforeseen circumstances.
• Takes actions to improve the relationships with and between others to create an effective working environment.
• Creates and contributes to a positive environment where learning and knowledge sharing occurs regularly and both formally and informally within the organization and own department(s).
• Other duties may be assigned as required.