SURGICAL TECH

M-F 0600-1400 with rotating call (Very Minimal Call-Back)

Responsible for assisting the Operating Room Team during operative procedures in accordance with internal standards and procedures. Work includes arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations, passing items as needed to the operating team, assisting in the preparation, and moving of patients and in the clean-up of the operating room. An incumbent carries out assigned activities under direct supervision and direction of a qualified practitioner.

Essential Duties:

• Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures they are working properly.
• Applies principles and techniques of asepsis to the work assignment; assists with scrubbing, preparation of the sterile field, gowning/gloving members of the surgical team and draping of patient to isolate the operative site.
• Provides/maintains a sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Counts sponges and sharps with the RN prior to the surgery, prn, and before the incision is closed.
• Responsible for assigned instrument table including instrument set up, clean up and turnover in preparation for the next case. Performs decontamination and sterilization processes per protocol.
• Provides safe handling and care for instruments and specimen in accordance with internal procedures.
• Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
• Transports patient and assists with positioning of patient under the direction of a qualified practitioner.
• Orders and stocks supplies and performs environmental cleaning duties according to standards. Cleans assigned work unit; stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service.
• Identifies emergencies and initiates and/or participates in the appropriate response to situation.
• Maintains an organized and safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Reports any unusual circumstances to departmental leadership.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specialties: Orthopedics, General Surgery, ENT, GYN, and Endoscopy

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technician program required.
• CST preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of six months’ Operating Room work experience is preferred.

License/Certification:

• Registration with the State.
• Current BLS Certification.