SURGICAL TECH

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

17d

About The Position

The Operating Room Technician in Central Sterile is directly accountable to the Central Sterile Manager and the Director of Surgical Services. The role processes, sterilizes, and issues supplies used in patient care by surgery, maternity services, the outpatient facility, and other departments. It also includes scrubbing in on operating room cases as needed. The employee is expected to communicate effectively and professionally, demonstrate respect and sensitivity to patients and colleagues, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment. The position requires competency across Central Sterile Processing activities and the ability to provide age-appropriate care and communication within the scope of the role. Employees must follow applicable policies, procedures, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements; complete assigned training and competencies; and work assigned shifts, responding appropriately when called upon for additional or emergency services. A high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program are required. Experience as an OR Technician is preferred. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an OR Technician.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, coworkers, families, visitors, and members of the interprofessional care team.
Demonstrate positive language and the “We Care” philosophy; communicate respectfully and sensitively toward people of all age groups, cultural backgrounds, and religious beliefs.
Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment and report pertinent information accurately and comprehensively.
Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, accountability, and a positive attitude; avoid conduct that negatively affects working relationships or the work environment.
Perform assigned Central Sterile Processing functions, including decontamination, pack and prep, wrapping, sterilization, and replacing sets in designated BIN locations.
Perform decontamination processes using manual cleaning, ultrasonic, cart washer, and washer equipment; sort and dispose of recyclable items in designated collection bins.
Document work tasks using Microsystems; use Microsystems and OneSource to obtain information when needed; print and apply labels accurately.
Assemble simple to complex instrument sets within established timeframes, select appropriate wrappers, manually wrap sets, and assemble container systems appropriately.
Use the sterilization methods employed in Central Sterile, including steam sterilizers, STERRAD, and V-PRO; scan and document sterilizer loads, maintain required records, and observe required set cooling times.
Store and replace sets in designated BIN locations, dispense sets to ancillary departments, restock the OR replacement rack as needed, and peel-pack items according to procedures.
Assist with the aftercare, handling, and maintenance of equipment and supplies; function within the sterile field when additional support is needed.
When assigned to the OR as a surgical technician, gown and glove appropriately, approach the sterile field correctly, and demonstrate competency in the role.
Provide care and communication appropriate to patients’ age and developmental needs; recognize age-specific needs and respond appropriately within the scope of the position.
Follow Central Sterile, Surgical Services, OR Attire, OR Attendance, Employee Handbook, and other applicable policies and requirements.
Maintain organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills; promote a culture of safety and exercise independence and sound judgment within the scope of the position.
Complete required HealthStream assignments and competencies by established deadlines.
Work assigned shifts and respond appropriately when called upon for additional or emergency services.
Set a positive example for coworkers and perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.