Surgical Technologist Certified

Cape Cod Healthcare • Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist (Certified) plays a crucial role in the surgical environment by assisting the Registered Nurse and Surgeon to ensure a safe surgical environment that supports quality patient care. This position requires a good technical knowledge of surgical principles, infection control, and sterility. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, and performing various functions during surgical procedures.

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 recognized by both the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Must maintain certification.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 90 days, offered within).

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 scrub technician functions for all services and specialties.
• Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary to ensure proper working condition.
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon and surgeon’s assistants during surgery.
• 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 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 the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees