Neuro Surgical Technologist
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: The Neuro Surgical Technologist
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); assures that procedure
preparations are based on individual patient needs including age
specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
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 physician/PA/APRN. 5. *May apply skin sealant and
steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed. 6.
*Assists the surgeon in performing all types of cranial procedures
including but not limited to: deep brain stimulator implants,
cortical mapping, IMRI procedures, tumor resections, Leksell and
Patil brain biopsies, stealth procedures, VP shunt insertions,
aneurysm clipping and traumatic brain injuries. 7. *Assists with
all spinal procedures including but not limited to: fusions,
stealth and O-arm procedures and vagal nerve implants. 8.
Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures. 9.
*Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control
principles as they apply to the OR. 10. *Manages supplies,
instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure.
11. *Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient,
including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety
precautions. 12. *Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the
care of the patient with conditions including: * Multi-system
failure/Traumatic brain injury * Neurological insult * Spinal cord
injuries * Parkinsons * Acute respiratory failure * Acute
neurological insult/injury * Seizures * Hydrocephalus 13.
Participates in continuous quality improvement measures to achieve
positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety
through active prevention and precautions; assists with various
ongoing surgical studies/procedures. 14. Facilitates responsiveness
to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and
effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 15.
Practices communication skills/interpersonal relationships that
create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family,
the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students. 16.
Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital
departments as needed. 17. Advances work knowledge by participating
in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature
and seeking ongoing development opportunities. 18. Performs other
related duties as assigned. (Essential Job functions are marked
with an asterisk *. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the
definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach
Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or
work-specific differences as needed. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge and principles and practice of aseptic
technique. 2. Knowledge of procedures, equipment, instruments, and
supplies used in the operating room. 3. Ability to prioritize work
demands and work with minimal supervision. 4. Ability to
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 5. Ability to
work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs
including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex
disease processes and those who are dying. 6. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of
personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments
including diverse patient populations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required.
Surgical Technologist Certification desired. Prior Surgical Tech
experience desired. OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) required. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: (Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria
and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job
Functions.) (DOT) Characterized as medium work requiring exertion
of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of
force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds
of force constantly to move objects.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Council Bluffs , Neuro Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Lincoln, Iowa
