Tech, Surgical/Operating Room - Full Time

NueHealth•Lee's Summit, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Surgical Technician in the Operating Room. The role involves selecting appropriate instrumentation, preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, assisting the surgeon during procedures, and managing instruments and supplies. Responsibilities also include cleaning and sterilizing instruments, restocking supplies, and performing terminal cleaning of OR rooms. The technician is an integral part of the OR team and must adhere to all safety and procedural guidelines.

Requirements

Proficiency in selecting appropriate instrumentation.
Ability to maintain sterile technique.
Knowledge of surgeon's preference cards.
Familiarity with sterile scrub techniques.
Ability to perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
Understanding of Operating Room policies and procedures.
Knowledge of universal precautions and BBP standards.
Ability to handle hazardous waste materials.
Experience with instrument reprocessing and autoclaving.
Ability to restock operating rooms and sterile supply rooms.
Willingness to assist with other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Select instrumentation appropriate for procedure.
Wipe down room and check room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment at the beginning of the day.
Open sterile packs and supplies, using surgeon's preference card for specific requests. Use supplies conservatively and efficiently.
Scrub hands and arms according to Sterile Scrub Techniques Policy. Dons sterile gown and gloves, maintaining sterile technique.
Set up back table and mayo using surgeon's preference card as a reference for instruments, medications, etc.
Maintain proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving the Surgeon. Assist with draping of patient and confirm the operative area and procedure with the surgeon and OR team.
The field with appropriate equipment to begin the procedure.(Example: bovie, suction, light source, camera).
Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts with Circulator, if required.
During procedure, 1) passes instruments to surgeon and the assistant, 2) is attentive to operative area by being alert for breaks in technique, 3) maintains an attitude of willingness to assist with the procedure, 4) is aware of location of all instruments, needles, sponges and specimens.
Keep mayo and back table neat and orderly.
Care for the specimen following Operating Room policy and procedure.
Assist the surgeon with dressings at end of procedure.
After the procedure, break down back table and dispose of sharps in accepted manner. Remove and account for all instruments used in field.
Keep delicate instruments separate from heavy items.
Follow proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks. Follow universal precautions/BBP standards at all times. Eye protection will be worn by Surgery Center scrub personnel at all times.
Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
As part of the OR team: Transport soiled instruments to decontamination room to soak or wash. Prepare soiled instruments for cleaning, wash, decontaminate and reprocess in steam autoclave using appropriate cycle.
Take clean instruments to workroom for reprocessing.
Identify items in each load appropriately.
Put unused sterile instruments and all supplies away.
Restock operating room and sterile supply room.
Terminally clean OR rooms at end of day’s schedule.
Conduct autoclave testing appropriately and document results appropriately. Notify Director of Nursing of any deficiencies in sterilizing process and complete report if necessary.
Assist with any other duties as needed.