Surgical Technician
About The Position
Assist Surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedure in the operating room. Individual is not yet able to float between specialties. Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action. Prepares tissue and other specimens for lab analysis. Maintains the inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure their immediate availability. Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician. Follows procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up. Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment. Maintains inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure immediate availability. Operates sterilization equipment for the proper sterilization of surgical instruments. Follows established sterilization policy and procedures. May assist with the completion of patient records and other required medical forms. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control; practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment. Appropriately cleans surgical instruments and equipment. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a surgical technician training program or equivalent job training, which may include military perioperative programs and/or hospital-based training programs.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
- Ability to float and work independently in less complex specialty areas including General, Less complex GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology -cataract.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
- One year experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist Surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedure in the operating room.
- Observe patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action.
- Prepare tissue and other specimens for lab analysis.
- Maintain the inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure their immediate availability.
- Prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
- Follow procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up.
- Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment.
- Operate sterilization equipment for the proper sterilization of surgical instruments.
- Follow established sterilization policy and procedures.
- Assist with the completion of patient records and other required medical forms.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control; practice appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment.
- Appropriately clean surgical instruments and equipment.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
