Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and surgical team members, performs duties related to the handling of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment required for general surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of assigned surgical procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Provides additional support with patient preparation, patient transportation, building services, and specific patient care duties to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Responds to emergency situations according to established procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Scrubs for general surgical procedures.
• Prepares the operating room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of surgery.
• Ensures proper functioning of instruments and equipment before use and reports any necessary repairs.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety guidelines, environmental standards, and infection control protocols.
• Demonstrates cost-consciousness when opening sterile supplies and handling surgical instruments.
• Responds to emergency situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate personnel.
• Delivers necessary supplies to assigned units and ancillary departments.
• Maintains a safe and clean operating room environment by keeping rooms free of clutter, cleaning and stocking rooms, and returning equipment and supplies to designated storage areas.
• Provides comfort and support to preoperative patients while demonstrating sensitivity to patient care, dignity, and privacy.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient and departmental information.
• Participates in discussions with the Unit Manager/Supervisor regarding job enrichment and career development.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in ongoing department-specific educational programs.
• Actively participates in audit monitoring and departmental task forces.
• Supports administrative and departmental governance changes related to job responsibilities and operations.
• May train and precept new employees in the Surgical Technologist I role within the assigned area.
• Assists Registered Nurses with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients from the operating room.
• Assists leadership in adjusting supply par levels to ensure efficient inventory management.
• Recognizes the importance of and participates in continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Physical ability to lift and move patients.
• Physical ability to push, pull, and/or lift case carts, instrument trays, and medical equipment.
• Ability to work in a patient care environment that may involve exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, confidential information, and hazardous gases.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of Surgical Technologist experience.
• Previous experience in Neurosurgery (Spine and Brain) OR Orthopedics (Total Joint procedures).
• Requested Time Off (RTO): Maximum of 5 days for the entire contract duration, preferably nonconsecutive.