Surgical Technologist

Technologist Jobs
Bakersfield, California
November 15, 2024
$65 - $68 / hour
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Job Description

Distinguishing Characteristics:

  • The Surgical Technologist II is experienced certified professional who can work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced surgical environment.
  • Incumbents are expected to maintain a strong understanding of the procedure being performed and consistently anticipate the needs of the Surgical Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Preoperative Duties are as follows:

  • Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table;
  • Identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and assists in the transport of patient to procedural suite when requested;
  • Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury;
  • Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical/invasive procedure;
  • Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves with sterile technique;
  • Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the RN according to the *** policy and procedure;
  • Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field;
  • Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the Time-Out Universal Protocol;
  • Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories.
  • Assists with surgical patient preparedness;
  • Intraoperative/Post-Procedure Duties are as follows:
  • Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies requirements throughout the procedure;
  • Labels, measures, passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure;
  • Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgical team;
  • Sponges or suctions the operative site as requested;
  • Cuts suture material as directed by the surgical team;
  • Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgical team;
  • Maintains highest standard of sterile technique;
  • Performs additional counts as requested or necessary;
  • Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices;
  • Prepares and passes off specimen(s) according to the *** policy and procedure;
  • Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and transport according to the departmental guidelines;
  • Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
  • Performs instrumentation counts prior to each procedure (when applicable)
  • Maintain active participation in all phases of the Time-Out Universal Protocol according to policy and procedure;
  • Secures dressings after incision closure;
  • Ensure all required instrumentation is returned to the Processing Department according to departmental protocol;
  • Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Assists other members of the team with turnover cleaning of the surgical or procedural suite;
  • Assists in patient monitoring to ensure the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient (when applicable);
  • Assists in maintaining normothermia;
  • Assists OR staff as needed within skill set when requested;
  • Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure;
  • Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia care unit.
  • Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population.
  • Assists other members of the team with turnover cleaning of the surgical or procedural suite;
  • Perf+D3:D43orms other related duties within skill set when assigned.

Requirements:

  • Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience in an acute care OR setting
  • Surgical Trauma experience preferred
  • Validated competencies in all designated surgical sub-specialties.
  • Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly vigil for the maintenance of the sterile field. Maintain a high level of surgical conscience in professional behavior demonstrating understanding and application of principles of surgical technology and legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities to patients and team members.
  • *MUST be robotic and vascular trained.
  • High School Diploma/GED required. Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program. Diploma/Degree from an accredited school and/or the education verification.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist certificate required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
  • Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
  • Appointees not possessing the BLS card must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within 60 days of employment.

 

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