PD Surgical Technician - OR

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an understanding of sterile technique principles and their application in a surgical setting. The Surgical Technician works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, maintaining a collaborative relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary personnel. Continuous learning and clinical expertise are maintained through ongoing 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 States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
General knowledge of surgical procedures.
Specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.
Experience preferred, but may be trained on-the-job, if recent graduate.

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.
Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.