Surgical Skilled Technologist
About The Position
Surgical Skilled Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation. They assist the surgeon in the operating room as permitted by professional and legal standards and help turn over the operating room after procedures, ensuring proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. The role works as part of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to resource advanced technology.
- Complete 15 continuing education units annually, as required by state law.
- Within 12 months of employment, acquire knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon's needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
- Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
Responsibilities
- Ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation.
- Assist the surgeon during procedures as permitted by professional and legal standards.
- Assist with operating room turnover after procedures.
- Ensure proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
- Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
- Maintain strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding the sterile field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
