Surgical Technician

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist the RN in implementing a care plan for the patient in the Operating Room.
• Performs scrub duties under supervision of the RN.
• Maintains strict Aseptic Technique.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs and provides instruments, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Organizes and maintains instrumentation and supplies.
• Provides patient safety in all aspects of job activities.
• Monitors use of counted items (sponges and sharps), assists the circulating nurse in counting and alerts the nurse to any discrepancies.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control policies.
• Sets OR Room up before the case – wipe down surfaces, assemble and check equipment for proper functioning and availability.
• Open supplies for procedure using strict aseptic technique.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Assists in transporting patients to the OR and ensuring their comfort.
• Checks inventory and equipment, reports shortages and defective equipment to the appropriate personnel
• Performs proper decontamination, and processing of instrumentation for sterilization following AAMI standards.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for the procedure.
• Stocks ‘wall closet’ supplies and warming closet.
• Check case carts.
• Pull case carts for the next day procedure.
• Copy daily schedule and distribute.
• Obtain drugs from Anesthesia work room.
• Prepare the procedure room for the day with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and monitor supplies to ensure availability.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Ensure a safe patient environment.
• Interact with patients and ensure their comfort.
• Assist with different procedures (i.e.; radiofrequency).
• Have working knowledge of medications used by physicians.
• Turn room over after cases and prepare for following procedure.
• Prepare room for following day.
• Clean and stock Anesthesia Cart when necessary.
• Maintain supplies – place, receive orders and put stock away.
• In the absence of the Lead Tech, may interact with sales personnel regarding supplies, maintain equipment and send out for repair/exchange, file booking sheets and ensure necessary supplies/equipment are available for cases one week in advance, and ensure PO pricing is accurate.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment
• Sterilize equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines and AAMI guidelines.
• Assist PACU Scheduling Coord. by putting charts together and affixing stickers.
• May be asked to help prepare the wet lab for demonstrations.
• Ensure equipment and supplies needed for the demo are available and in good working order.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an approved, surgical technologist certification program.
• Must have one to three years’ operating room experience. Experience within an ambulatory surgical center a plus. Experience with orthopedics required.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and Software.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette.
• Understanding of electronic medical systems.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills (i.e. using expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone).
• Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department efforts.
• Interprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures appropriately.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.