Surgical Technologist
Job Description
Job Summary:
- Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling or surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures.
- Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team.
- Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
- Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities:
- Scrubs on general surgical procedures.
- Prepares operating room by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of surgery.
- Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports needed repairs appropriately.
- Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Displays cost-consciousness in the opening of sterile supplies and in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
- Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate people.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Required Certification & Licensure: Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.
Skills:
- Physical ability to lift and move patients.
- Physical ability to push, pull and/or lift case carts, instrument trays and equipment.
- Able to work in a patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to information, hazardous gases.
- Prolonged standing and walking.
Required Experience: 1–2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
Schedule Notes: 2 days a week (8 hour shift) & 2 days a week (12 hour shift).