Operating Room - Nursing - Surgical Technician

Guam Regional Medical City • Dededo, GU

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot all equipment as necessary for procedure.
• Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case, including nonnarcotic medications (e.g., Lidocaine).
• Able to safely operate all electrosurgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, microscopic laser equipment, video equipment, and disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty area.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience as a Surgical Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room.
• Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot all equipment as necessary for procedure.
• Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case, including nonnarcotic medications (e.g., Lidocaine).
• Able to safely operate all electrosurgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, microscopic laser equipment, video equipment, and disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty area.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed