Surgical Tech III
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 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 proper care and handling of instruments and equipment. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition. Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to policy and procedures and practices within the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback. Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy. 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
- Surgical Technologist program
- A minimum of two (2) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist in all surgical specialties
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified
- Basic Life Support - CPR
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room
- Set up surgical equipment and instruments
- Assist the surgical team
- Ensure a sterile environment
- Demonstrates advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures
- Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment
- Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to policy and procedures and practices within the guidelines described in Universal Precautions
- Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner
- 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
