Surgical Technician OR (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners Careers•Homewood, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. An Operating/Procedure Room Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention. Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience
Must be certified in Basic Life Support
No license required
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center
Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures
Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms
Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills
Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship
Participates in opportunities of continuing education
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
May assist with prep for patient procedure
May transport patients to the procedure room
May assist with positioning on the procedure table
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
Applies dressings
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
Cleans and restocks the procedure room
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
Performs other duties as assigned