Surgical Technician

Pain Treatment Centers of America•Hot Springs, AR

28d

About The Position

Surgical Technicians assist physicians during surgical procedures by anticipating the physician’s needs to ensure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible, under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technicians also prepare and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment, and maintain a sterile environment.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong telephone communication skills
Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
High level of attention to detail
Strong organization, filing, and time management skills
Basic computer literacy and typing
Commitment to respecting privacy of patient information and to ethical conduct
Patient focused
The position requires a high school diploma or educational equivalent
Surgical Technician certification from an accredited school or training program
Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Surgical Technician experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room

Responsibilities

Transports patients safely to and from the surgical areas, monitors patients during transport for changes and reports any patient or transport events after patient is moved to an area. Assists in transfer of patient from stretcher to operating table and vice versa.
Prepares patient care areas and gurneys for safe and sanitary patient use. This involves wiping down all surfaces and stretchers between each patient.
Assists in assigning patients to their respective areas to ensure efficient and safe patient flow.
Prepares and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures.
Washes and sterilizes all equipment by using germicides and sterilizers. Checks sterile packaging for expiration, package integrity and signs of contamination
Performs needle counts, sponge counts and instrument counts with the supervising RN in the operating room.
Scrubs arms and hands before procedures and assists the physician with scrubbing, donning protective surgical attire, etc.
Hands instruments and supplies to the physician and surgical assistants.
Holds retractors and cuts sutures as needed.
Prepares bandages and dressings for the patient and assists with application.
Operates surgical lights, suction machine, and other surgical equipment.
Utilizes correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel.
Follows all federal, state, and departmental safety and sanitation guidelines.
Restocks the procedure room.
Attends all infection control and safety programs or in-services to maintain a working knowledge of appropriate precautions and actions to be initiated during the execution of duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.