Surgical Technician 1 Medical Center: Operating Room - Full-Time, Day Shift
About The Position
The Surgical Technician (ST) provides a high level of care by assisting with age-specific surgical procedures, practices principles of surgical asepsis, identifies breaks in the sterile field and ensures that appropriate action is taken. The ST anticipates the needs of the surgical team and promotes efficient flow of the operative procedure. They serve as a resource for specialty areas and function effectively in multiple areas. The role involves following policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines, utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. The ST contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Completion of a surgical technician course required
- No experience required
- Demonstrates basic competencies for surgical technician duties
- Ability to apply theoretical concepts to surgical technician duties and practice
- Continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in surgical and procedural technician duties
- Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required
- Exhibits professional behavior and a cooperative attitude at all times
- Works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure
- Able to speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality
- Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program
- Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment pertinent to position
- Able to perform technical patient care and supportive patient care activities
- Able to read preference cards accurately
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others
- Able to be assertive and consistent in following policies
- Able to collaborate
- Able to accept direction
- Able to think critically
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to perform basic math functions
- Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
- Able to organize and prioritize workload
- Able to problem solve
- Able to recall information with accuracy
- Able to pay close attention to detail
- Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
- Able to distinguish temperature variances through touch
- Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
- Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place
- Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to position
- Basic Life Support certification required
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Technician certification preferred
- Spanish language proficiency
Responsibilities
- Assisting with age-specific surgical procedures
- Practicing principles of surgical asepsis
- Identifying breaks in the sterile field and ensuring appropriate action is taken
- Anticipating needs of the surgical team
- Promoting efficient flow of the operative procedure
- Serving as a resource for specialty area
- Functioning effectively in multiple areas
- Following policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines
- Utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care and professionalism
- Contributing to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population
- Performing other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
