Surgical Technician
About The Position
The Surgical Technician assists the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, supports patient satisfaction, and helps improve office efficiency. The role provides pre-operative and post-operative care and helps maintain high standards of patient care. The technician assists with surgeries, seats patients, takes vital signs, monitors anesthesia, and ensures required consent forms and treatment plans are completed accurately. The role also includes providing patient instructions, obtaining medical clearances, following safety and regulatory requirements, producing radiographic images, maintaining accurate records, and preparing and maintaining clinical equipment and instruments. The Surgical Technician is expected to maintain positive working relationships, protect confidential information, contribute to a comfortable patient experience, and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Follow safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
- Adhere to office policies.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and maintain positive rapport with patients and team members.
- Communicate verbally with patients and staff clearly and professionally.
- Work efficiently with attention to detail.
- Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
- Demonstrate active listening, including engaging in conversations, understanding others’ points, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
- Basic CPR Certification required.
- Hepatitis B vaccination and titer.
- TB vaccination and titer.
Nice To Haves
- Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vital signs.
- Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring and ensure consent forms and treatment plans are completed accurately.
- Provide clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
- Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
- Follow OSHA and regulatory guidelines, including radiation protection and appropriate radiographic exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
- Document and maintain accurate patient records and charting in accordance with established standards.
- Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments in good working condition for each procedure.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members; address conflicts constructively and participate in resolving problems.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only with appropriate personnel in private settings.
- Promote patient comfort and satisfaction throughout each visit.
- Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed and adapt to changing duties and schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
