Surgical Technologist - Women's and Children's OR (Part-Time, Days)

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

19d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures and follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to support patients during pre-operative procedures. The role includes preparing the patient's skin and body and preparing medical equipment. The technologist may be required to transport patients to and from the operating room. The position relies on education, some experience, and judgment, works under general supervision, and allows creativity and some latitude in completing responsibilities. This part-time, day-shift position supports the Women's and Children's OR. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining sterile equipment and setups, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, following sterilization and instrument-counting procedures, and collaborating with the operating-room team. The role also includes supporting room turnovers, responding to overhead pages and emergency situations, participating in scheduled procedures across multiple service specialties, and precepting new team members.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a surgical technologist; alternatively, one year of experience may substitute for graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, unless substituted as described in the posting.
Communication skills.
Customer service skills.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Advanced professionalism, including precepting new hires.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are available for procedures and specialty areas.
Maintain an organized sterile setup and field, following sterile techniques throughout procedures.
Perform assignments efficiently and respond in a timely manner.
Assist the circulating RN with procedure and patient preparation.
Use knowledge of autoclaves to follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
Follow the proper procedure for counting instruments, sponges, and sharps.
Check instrumentation for accuracy and proper functionality before procedures and maintain it throughout procedures.
Provide appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age-specific needs within specified guidelines.
Transport patients safely and timely and assist with patient positioning as needed.
Follow recommended AORN guidelines.
Follow case progress to anticipate surgeons' needs.
Participate in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
Assist OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
Respond to overhead pages as soon as possible or within three minutes.
Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
Participate daily in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
Respond actively to emergency situations and trauma procedures in the OR.
Be prepared to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and cover call shifts.
Precept new team members.
Complete other duties as assigned.