Surgical Tech II
About The Position
As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. Demonstrates intermediate or advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the Core Competencies and unit skills checklists). Measurement: Observation, Feedback. Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, facility policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback. Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy. Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment according to AAMI/ANSI Standards. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition. Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover, communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays, through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Timeliness, Accuracy. Identifies and responds to urgent/emergent situations in a calm and efficient manner. Consistently accepts assistance and direction, demonstrating sound judgement during emergency situations. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.
Requirements
- Completion of Surgical Technologist training.
- Completion of Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
- A minimum of one (1) year recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist.
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Nice To Haves
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified
- Two (2) years experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room and surgical team
- Set up surgical equipment and instruments
- Assist the surgical team
- Ensure a sterile environment
- Adapt quickly
- Collaborate effectively within the OR team
- Contribute directly to the patient's healing process
- Demonstrates intermediate or advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures
- Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, facility policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions
- Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner
- Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment according to AAMI/ANSI Standards
- Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover, communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays, through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs
- Identifies and responds to urgent/emergent situations in a calm and efficient manner
- Consistently accepts assistance and direction, demonstrating sound judgement during emergency situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
