LVN Surgical Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Brenham, TX

8d•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

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Good understanding of how to prevent infections and comply with sterilization regulations.
Understanding of the theory behind sterile and aseptic techniques, as well as how to apply them.
Familiarity with human anatomy, various surgical procedures, and surgical tools and technologies.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
Awareness of 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.
Anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon and other surgical team staff during procedures.
Assist with the draping and positioning of the patient.
Handle surgical specimens as required, ensuring delivery to the circulating nurse from the sterile field according to protocol.
Help in applying surgical dressings to the operation site after surgery.
Take apart instruments carefully after the procedure.
Dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste safely after the procedure.
Prepare tools for decontamination after the procedure.
Involved in the sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical tools, equipment and supplies for further use.
Clean the operating room and return equipment to designated storage areas after each operation.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory norms to ensure the work environment is safe.
Ensure adequate knowledge and orientation with all tools and equipment is attained prior to patient use.