Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

20d

About The Position

Position Summary: To know and understand the principles of sterile technique and their application. To follow defined procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. To maintain a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff members, physicians, and ancillary staff. To maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in‐service programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Experience preferred, but may be trained on ‐ the ‐ job, if recent graduate.
Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures, and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence in performance of technical skills relative to clinical area of practice
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts.
Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
Participates in orientation and training program to attain competency in all services.
Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities/provides documentation of required continuing education credits.
Promotes teamwork and collaboration among all members of the surgical team.
Practices within the scope of current policies and procedures of the nursing Department and nursing unit guidelines.
Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility and priority setting regarding work assignment.
Attends and participates in unit council meetings, utilizes staff meetings and other appropriate channels to resolve problems.
Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility.
It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position
Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.