Surgical Technician

Acuity Eye Group•San Gabriel, CA

30d

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Surgical Technician assists the circulating nurse in preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies. The Surgical Technician scrubs for surgical procedures, cleans instruments and rooms, and opens for cases using aseptic technique and the standards of care. The Surgical Technician will monitor inventory and stocks OR rooms. The individual works closely with physicians and provides service to the "physician customer" to provide excellent patient care. In addition, as it relates to reprocessing job duties, the surgical technician is responsible for all decontamination, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing and labeling of reusable items. The Surgery Technician assists in facilitating the daily surgery schedule and intake of facility supplies.

Requirements

Current certification by the California Certified Surgical Technician Board or equivalent training
Current Basic Life Support certification
Minimum one year OR experience (within the last 2 years)
Basic knowledge of anatomy
Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic technique
Knowledge of maintenance and care of equipment and instrumentation
Awareness of safety precautions and emergency procedures
Thorough understanding of surgical procedures
Ability to read, write and understand English
High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of a Surgical Technician program, or equivalent education, experience, or training

Nice To Haves

Current certification by the California Certified Surgical Technician Board preferred
Minimum one year OR experience (within the last 2 years)
Thorough understanding of surgical procedures

Responsibilities

Assist and anticipate needs of surgeon relating to instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies according to technique, procedure and special requirements
Prepare for surgical and special procedures cases by: Picking supplies and equipment for the procedure Ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are available Maintaining inventory and stock rooms Familiarize self with procedures performed Know and understand surgeons’ preferences
Maintain sterile technique at all times
Provide care based on the age-related needs of the patient with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding
Stocks and cleans environment between cases and at the end of schedule
Assists with turnover of the O.R.
Assists circulating nurse in proper care of specimens
Sorts, cleans, and decontaminates all instruments, equipment, and other reusable items
Examines, inspects, and tests equipment and instruments, and is current on all cleaning and decontamination procedures
Operates sterilizers according to manufacturer’s guidelines
Follows proper procedures for items being sterilized
Sets up, packages or wraps all reusable items for terminal sterilization
Knows how to identify instruments and can recognize shortages of instruments and equipment from trays and sets
Labels and documents all forms, stickers, charts, graphs, etc. that are involved in terminal sterilization and quality assurance according to policy
Maintains all implant logs up to date
Assist with monthly and quarterly inventory counts
Prepares monthly outdate checks of all OR supplies
Intakes supplies, verifying with packing slips, and distributes to designated areas.
Assists with supply re-ordering to designated par levels
Is cost consciousness when ordering supply and works within set budget
Transfers frozen sections to lab as necessary
Assists as directed in the delivery of emergency care.
Maintains confidentiality of the patients’ records and protects the patients’ privacy
Participates in performance improvement program
Other duties as assigned