LVN Surgical Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Lakeway, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

As an LVN Surgical Tech, you'll help in surgeries in the operating room. You'll assist a Registered Nurse and manage medical tools. Your role is vital for smooth surgical team operations. Your work ensures a safe and efficient environment for surgeries.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than 1 Year of Experience
License Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
You should have a good understanding of how to prevent infections and comply with sterilization regulations.
It's important to understand the theory behind sterile and aseptic techniques, as well as how to apply them.
A familiarity with human anatomy, various surgical procedures, and surgical tools and technologies will be beneficial.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with others are paramount.
Be aware that there may be occasional exposure to chemicals and radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

Talk to surgeons to understand their needs and prepare instruments before surgery starts.
Responsibly prepare the operation site, ensuring it is thoroughly cleaned and prepped as necessary.
Manage and prepare instrument tables in a well-organized manner to prevent instrument damage and discrepancies in instrument count.
Check the functionality of all surgical instruments, equipment and supplies during the operation to ensure optimal performance.
During surgery, precise counting skills are used to track sponges, sharps, tools, and other items following protocols.
Closely anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon and other surgical team staff during procedures.
Assisting with the draping and positioning of the patient will be another important aspect of your role.
Handling surgical specimens as required, ensuring delivery to the circulating nurse from the sterile field according to protocol.
After surgery, you will help in applying surgical dressings to the operation site.
Taking apart instruments carefully
Disposing of sharps, fluids, and waste safely
Preparing tools for decontamination.
You will be involved in the sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical tools, equipment and supplies for further use.
After each operation, your diligence will be required in cleaning the operating room and returning equipment to designated storage areas.
Compliance with all regulatory norms will be crucial to ensure the work environment is safe.
Prior to patient use, ensure adequate knowledge and orientation with all tools and equipment is attained.