Certified Surgical Tech PRN

Surgery Partners•West Chester, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical technologists, also called “scrubs” or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams that commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. The role prepares and maintains medical equipment and the operating room, supports patient preparation and positioning, and assists the surgical team during procedures. After operations, the technologist helps transfer patients to recovery and cleans and restocks the operating room. This position is supervised by a physician and/or registered nurse.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
Must be certified to perform CPR.
Certified or certification pending.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages.
Must understand principles of growth and development across the lifespan and be able to assess data reflecting patients’ age-specific requirements and provide care as described in center policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
Demonstrate the ability to use recognized channels of communication.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.
Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations.

Nice To Haves

Total Joint/orthopedic experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
Prepare the operating room before an operation by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Follow facility regulations and industry procedures while tending to patients during pre-operation procedures.
Prepare the patient's skin, body, and medical equipment before an operation.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment, adjust it, and check that it is working properly.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, and help apply dressings.
Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines and help operate diagnostic equipment.
Help transfer patients to the recovery room after an operation and clean and restock the operating room.
Perform other duties as assigned.