SURGICAL TECH

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

12d

About The Position

The Surgical Technician I performs delegated non-nursing duties that support safe, high-quality, and efficient intraoperative care. The position is directly accountable to the Specialty Coordinator, Manager, or Director of Surgical Services and carries out non-nursing tasks under the direction and request of the Circulating Nurse. The technician prepares operating rooms, obtains equipment and supplies for assigned cases, works within the sterile field to first scrub or assist the surgeon as assigned, and supports post-case care of equipment and supplies. The role includes recognizing individual patient needs and providing appropriate care for the ages of patients served, while remaining responsible for patient care and safety. The technician is expected to work across orthopedic subspecialties in the operating room, maintain sterile technique, safely position patients, demonstrate knowledge of surgical cases and equipment, and follow policies for specimen handling, surgical counts, and sterile-field safety. The role also involves teamwork in room turnover and case preparation, maintaining competencies and HealthStream assignments by their deadlines, updating surgeon preference cards, and following Surgical Services policies regarding attire and attendance. Performance expectations are covered during orientation and precepted phases.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate’s degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, or on-the-job training with a minimum of five years of documented experience.
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

One year of surgical technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room for surgery and obtain necessary equipment and supplies for assigned cases.
Work within the sterile field to first scrub or assist the surgeon as assigned.
Assist with post-case care of equipment and supplies.
Recognize patient-specific needs and provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Participate in each case timeout and perform surgical counts according to policy.
Complete HealthStream assignments and job-role competencies before their deadlines.
Participate in maintaining and updating surgeon preference cards, and report changes promptly to avoid procedural waste.
Demonstrate proper sterile technique while working in orthopedic subspecialties.
Safely position patients using required positioning devices.
Demonstrate knowledge of assigned cases and surgical sterile equipment, including equipment assembly.
Follow policies and procedures for specimen handling, surgical counts, and sterile-field safety precautions.
Follow safety precautions when transferring patients and equipment.
Drape patients or equipment using strict sterile technique.
Recognize breaks in sterile technique, correct them, and report them appropriately.
Work as part of the team in room turnover, pulling cases, preparing operating rooms for the next day, and assisting where assigned.
Practice the WE CARE philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors, coworkers, employees, and non-employees.
Follow Surgical Services policies regarding attire and attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.