SURGICAL TECH - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER - PER DIEM

Toledo Clinic • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists physician(s) by handling instruments and equipment in the OR room. Works under the supervision of the OPS Director of Nursing.

Requirements

• Current certification in Surgical Technology required.
• Maintains knowledge of AORN standards and recommended practices and skill of surgical scrubbing techniques.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and the policies and procedures of the Toledo Clinic.
• Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
• Surgical technologist certificate, LPN, or RN required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the Operating Room in preparation of procedures.
• Plans for needed supplies and equipment according to procedure.
• Identifies and corrects breaks in sterile technique immediately.
• Uses sterile technique to apply dressings.
• Evaluates proper care of instruments and reports any necessary repairs.
• Collaborates with Circulating Nurse, and other OR staff, regarding procedure preparation in accordance with physician preference cards and policies and procedures.
• Assists in sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Improvement.
• Evaluates and updates physician preference cards.
• Positions patient on table and moves patient to stretcher after the case is complete.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree