Duties of a TH CTS Operating Room Associate/Surgical Technologist may include but are not limited to the following: Cares for the surgical patient in an ambulatory surgical operating room setting. Assembles equipment, supplies, sutures and instruments for each assigned surgical procedure. Scrubs on the basic level procedures for all specialty services and on complex surgical procedure ensuring maintenance of the surgical field. Assists in cleaning, restocking and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of the schedules. Tests operational efficiency of equipment and reports problems to the Clinician or nurse manager. Assists in restocking storage and equipment supply areas. Attends in-service programs. Involved in recommendations to improve job performance and enhance patient care. Communicates instrumentation needs to CSS. Assists in preparation of equipment for special procedures. Reports/documents appropriate patient care information.