Surg Tech Extern Wheeling Hospital

WVU Medicine•Wheeling, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary position is for students currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program. The Surgical Tech Extern provides intraoperative care to selected patients by functioning as the scrub person and assisting the surgical team during operative procedures. The role also assists other perioperative team members in caring for surgical patients. The position performs assigned scrub duties, supports sterile technique and operating-room safety, prepares and processes supplies and equipment, and assists with patient transport and positioning. It also includes restocking, cleaning, documentation, clerical work, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions in English.
Ability to work with people using a teamwork approach.
Ability to prioritize work tasks and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the scrub role during selectively assigned surgical procedures in the operating room.
Use quality aseptic technique when working in a sterile or unsterile role in the operating room.
Assist the circulating RN in monitoring the technique of people in the operating room to maintain a sterile field.
Perform sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN according to established policies, using counting technology.
Assist with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
Pass sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
Operate specialty equipment after receiving specific training.
Assist with transporting and positioning operating-room patients.
Perform designated procedures as needed, following departmental policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
Process supplies, instruments, and equipment used in patient care; prepare supplies and equipment for procedures according to preference cards.
Assist with sterilization by cleaning used instruments during and at the conclusion of cases, and load the case cart after procedures.
Assist with maintaining sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
Assist with inventory restocking as assigned, including supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Clean and prepare the work environment, including returning equipment to designated storage locations.
Remove outdated items and discard or reprocess them according to established guidelines.
Assist with clerical and record-keeping duties and document appropriately.
Provide input to the proper recording of patient charges.
Assist with transportation of case carts and specialty carts and help maintain hallway egress.
Participate in post-case cleaning processes.
Account for all sharps used on the sterile field and dispose of hazardous materials according to departmental policies and procedures.