Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Monroe
About The Position
The Surgical Technician assists with surgical procedures competently and professionally, scrubs for procedures, and ensures the appropriate handling, maintenance, and availability of equipment and supplies. The role performs direct patient-care duties, including assisting physicians during procedures, and supports the department's day-to-day operations. It also includes maintaining clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials; adapting positively to change; and cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes while following quality-control measures. Other related duties may be assigned, including duties directed by a registered nurse. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The work involves patient-care areas and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accepted surgical technology certification course.
- Certification in Surgical Technology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good time-management skills and ability to work independently.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a similar medical setting.
- Basic analytical experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians during procedures and perform direct patient-care duties.
- Scrub for surgical procedures and perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse.
- Ensure equipment and supplies are appropriately handled, maintained, and available for surgical procedures.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials.
- Clean and disinfect endoscopes while maintaining quality-control measures.
- Adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
- Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
