Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Surgical Technologist maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed.
• Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures.
• May serve as a Preceptor.

Essential Functions:

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
• Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
• Assists in positioning patients for surgical procedures and maintains a protective position throughout the case.
• Works proactively with physicians to submit preference card changes to align specialties.
• Suggests instrument set changes to EMI and works with SPD identifying instrument sets that need to be worked on.
• Actively engages in case costing by talking with surgeons regarding product usage, connects with EMIs to make cost savings suggestions, makes suggestions on how to eliminate waste on cases.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent – Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology.
• Not all schools involve an Associate’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team.
• Aptitude for working with high-tech equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Intact sight and hearing.
• Eye/hand coordination required, especially when loading/cutting sutures and instrument handling.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills. Self-directed.
• Ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to listen to others.
• Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Aptitude for working with high-tech equipment.
• Attention to detail.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS): client or American Heart Associates – Required upon start.