Surgical Technician - OR - Per Diem
About The Position
The Surgical Technician applies sterile technique and follows defined procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The position maintains collaborative relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff, and keeps clinical knowledge and expertise current through continuing education and in-service programs. The role requires competence in technical skills relevant to the clinical area, proper use and maintenance of surgical instruments, and application of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, pharmacology, and patient-care concepts. The Surgical Technician supports teamwork and effective communication, participates in orientation and training, maintains required certification and continuing-education documentation, and works within nursing department policies and unit guidelines. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or hold a current LPN license in the state of practice, or have completed an appropriate surgical technology training program in the U.S. Armed Forces or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
- General knowledge of surgical procedures.
- Experience is preferred, though a recent graduate may be trained on the job.
- Must draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is preferred.
- Experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competence in technical skills relevant to the clinical area of practice.
- Use and maintain surgical instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and department guidelines.
- Use positive interpersonal skills in all forms of communication.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology to surgical patient care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice of patient-care concepts.
- Apply sterile technique during surgical procedures.
- Participate in orientation and training to attain competency in all services.
- Maintain certification through continuing education and provide documentation of required continuing-education credits.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration among surgical team members.
- Practice within current nursing department policies and procedures and nursing unit guidelines.
- Demonstrate effective time management, flexibility, and priority setting for work assignments.
- Attend and participate in unit council meetings and use staff meetings and other appropriate channels to resolve problems.
- Take initiative to complete necessary work within areas of responsibility.
- Recognize and report potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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