Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling of 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.

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.
• Makes necessary supply deliveries to unit and ancillary departments.
• Maintains a safe and clean room environment; keeps room free from clutter, cleans and stocks rooms, returns equipment and supplies to designated storage locations, helps maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care and privacy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and department care information.
• Participates in discussions with the Unit Manager/Supervisor regarding job enrichment and career progression.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going department specific educational programs.
• Actively participates in audit monitors and department task forces.
• Supports administrative and department governance changes to job role and operations.
• May train/precept new employees in the Surgical Technologist l role within core assignment.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in ongoing department specific educational programs.
• Assist RN in admitting, transferring and discharging patients from the OR.
• Assist leadership in adjusting par levels for efficient supply management.
• Recognizes and participates in continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Current BLS certification required or become BLS certified within one month of start date.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 36.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 12.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 3.00