Surgical Technician II
About The Position
Responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations including the setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. Directly supports the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or may help orient other staff to the department.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program (or has certification that evidences education) OR Military training as a scrub tech
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive
- 1 year of recent relevant experience
- General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
- Written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
- Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
- Ability to build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Responsibilities
- Preparing the sterile field for surgical operations
- Setup of sterile instruments
- Assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving
- Draping patients for surgery
- Passing instruments and supplies during operations
- Holding retractors during operations
- Anticipating surgeons' needs during operations
- Distributing supplies
- Performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup
- Adhering to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures
- Performing specific procedures
- Orienting other staff to the department
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
