Surgical Technologist (Certified)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting the surgical team. The Surgical Technologist performs scrub technician functions, assembles and adjusts equipment, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, helps with counts, prepares specimens, assists with surgical dressings, ensures availability of necessary instruments and equipment, transports and positions patients, operates sterilization equipment, prepares and labels medications under direction, assists with patient transfers to recovery, and may help with room turnover and restocking. The position also emphasizes respecting patient privacy, dignity, and safety, providing a safe environment, orienting new employees, and working cooperatively within a team. The role also includes updating and maintaining equipment, participating in staff meetings and educational programs, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Graduate of an Accredited Civilian or Military Operating Room Technologist/Surgical Technologist program
Certified by an entity accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and which is also recognized by both the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists and must maintain certification
Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 90 days, offered within)
Demonstrates a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control and sterility and uses this knowledge in assisting the Registered Nurse and Surgeon to provide a safe surgical environment which supports quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain National Certification within 12 months of graduation and maintain certification
Have been employed as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical facility on July 1, 2013 and become certified within one year of start date and maintain certification
Have successfully completed a training program for Surgical Technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service which has been deemed appropriate by the commissioner and become certified within one year of start date and maintain certification

Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions.
Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care.
Performs the scrub technician functions for all services and specialties.
Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary to ensure proper working condition.
During surgery passes instruments, and other sterile supplies to surgeon and surgeon’s assistants.
Holds retractors, cuts sutures, helps count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments.
Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Assists in applying surgical dressings.
Ensures availability of surgeon and case specific instrumentation and equipment following department protocol and surgeon’s preference cards.
Assists in transporting patients to the Operating Room and helps position patients on the Operating Room table.
Understands and uses the appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
Understands the specific use and functioning of all supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
May operate sterilizers, lights, suction, and help with diagnostic equipment.
Under the direction of the surgeon and Registered Nurse, accurately and safely prepares and labels medications during the “surgical procedure.”
Assists in transferring patients to the recovery area.
May assist in turnover and restocking the operating room for the next surgical procedure.
Respects patients’ inherent right to privacy, dignity, and safety.
Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient.
Assumes responsibility for orientation of new Operating Room employees, as required.
Understands the importance of teamwork, consideration and cooperation.
Works in conjunction with Registered Nurse to update and maintain equipment and instrumentation of specialty services.
Participates in unit staff meetings, in-service programs and educational programs relative to career development.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.