LPN/Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Graduate of an accredited LPN program with Current CST certification.
BCLS Certification or within 12 months of hire.
LPN Licensure maintained.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of techniques and procedures used by surgeons for various surgeries.
Able to assemble and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation.
Ensures all necessary equipment and available instruments and supplies are in the room prior to the start of a case.
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile techniques.
Monitors and calls attention to breaks in technique.
Communicates to circulating RN and surgeon any breaks in technique.
Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, as evidenced by practice.
Updates preference cards as indicated.
Communicates changes/needs to inventory coordinator.
Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
In conjunction with RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies.
Accurately confirms and labels all medications on the sterile field, informs surgeon of medication to be dispensed prior to passing at the field.
Demonstrates an understanding of the electronic system to retrieve and view pick tickets to pull surgical cases.
Practices within the scope of practice for a Surgical Technologist as outlined by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
For CFSA Certification: Demonstrates behaviors in the intraoperative phase to include: Using instruments/medical devices, providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, and suturing under the direction of the surgeon.
For CFSA Certification: Demonstrates an understanding of techniques used by various surgeons to facilitate a safe surgical procedure in the assist role.