Surgical Tech

YELLOWSTONE SURGERY CENTER•Billings, MT

11d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The individual performs a variety of duties in the department as a member of the surgical team. Scrubs on all types of cases performed at the Surgery Center, including general, orthopedic, ENT, plastic surgery, and podiatric cases. Individual assists in preparation for cases by “picking cases” and set-up and maintenance of the sterile field, cleaning, putting sets together for sterilization, and sterilizing each set post-op. Individuals may also function as the surgeon’s second assistant.

Requirements

Certificate or associate’s degree from an accredited program
Current CPR licensure
OR experience required

Nice To Haves

Certification (CST) preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms for surgery
Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery
Help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies
Count supplies, such as surgical instruments, to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in patients
Maintain a sterile environment to prevent patient infection
Prepares for next-day scheduled procedures by pulling cases, using surgeon’s preference cards to ensure that all necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are available. Labels cases and prepares “needs list” accurately
Performs scrub tech and surgery assistant functions according to AORN
Anticipates needs of the surgeon and other surgical team members, such as instrumentation, sponges, sutures, suction, and bovie (intra-operatively)
Assists in observing the patient during the operative procedure, for complications such as hemorrhage, and furnishes equipment and supplies to provide for optimum patient outcome
Handles specimens appropriately, per the Surgery Center’s policy
Demonstrates appropriate dress, according to policy, at all times in the OR
Demonstrates care of delicate instrumentation by proper handling and storage of instruments used on assigned cases
Assists in disinfecting, cleaning, and preparation for sterilization, of any instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized at the Surgery Center
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate equipment used in processing, and instrumentation, such as ultrasonic cleaner, washer-disinfector, Steris, and autoclave, using the appropriate settings
Assists with inventory control and stocking of supplies; complies with cost containment monitoring
Assists visitors, staff, and physicians by utilizing good guest relations
Acts as a resource person to other members of the staff
Adheres to all infection control policies, including OSHA guidelines for Universal Precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and sharps handling
Assists in the orientation of new personnel, students, and approved programs
May work in other roles like STA, sterile processing, materials, and patient care tech
Participates in Quality Management
Attends and participates in in-service programs, communication groups, and staff meetings
Prioritizes job responsibilities to facilitate optimum patient care and utilization of resources
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the Surgery Center and the clinical units
Maintains all required certifications
Performs effectively in an emergency
Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust; professionally conducts self and maintains professional boundaries in working with others
Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or supervisor on duty