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Surgical Technician 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.15
Senior Surgical Technician - 8930
Surgical Technician - 8931

February, 1975

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SERIES CONCEPT

Surgical Technicians perform a variety of tasks in an operating room and 
assist the surgical team.  Incumbents arrange sterile setup for surgical 
procedures; pass instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeons and 
surgical assistants; prepare sterile supplies; assist in cleanup of the 
operating room; check placement and operation of equipment; and check 
and restock operating room.  During surgical procedures incumbents may be 
responsible for special trays, grafting materials, and recording 
patient data.  Incumbents perform other related duties as required.

                          CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Surgical Technician

Under general supervision, incumbents perform advanced duties on a 
regular basis typically requiring use of independent judgment.  They are 
generally assigned the more difficult surgical procedures requiring a 
thorough background of skill, experience and education.

Surgical Technician

Under supervision, incumbents perform the duties outlined in the series 
concept on a regular basis.

                      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Surgical Technician

Completion of surgical technician training and two years of experience 
in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases; and 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.

Surgical Technician

Completion of surgical technician training; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

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