Surgical Technologist-Certified-6102

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures and helps maintain the sterile field. The role works under the direction of the physician, Unit Manager, and Chief Nursing Officer. All KHI employees are expected to perform their duties in support of KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service in an environment that fosters respect and pride in performance. The Surgical Technologist is expected to follow KHI Behavioral Expectations, including standards for courtesy, respect and privacy, communication, responsiveness, teamwork, professionalism, and safety. The role prepares for surgical procedures by reviewing preference cards, pulling cases for the upcoming day, communicating with surgeons and team members, and preparing the instrumentation and equipment required for each case. During procedures, the Surgical Technologist provides care in accordance with AST Standards and KHI policies and procedures, supports the patient and family, protects confidentiality, maintains aseptic technique, and anticipates the surgeon’s needs. The position also requires recognizing emergencies, applying sound judgment, and demonstrating knowledge of instruments, procedures, sterilization methods, and anesthetic agents. The Surgical Technologist maintains current knowledge in the field, documents required in-service attendance, stays informed about unit matters, attends staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes, and completes the annual mandatory hospital program update. The position has routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is subject to burns and cuts. It requires the ability to lift, stand for extended periods, and care for patients with infectious diseases. The job description applies to all KHI facilities; duties and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Surgical Technology or similar training.
Current BLS through the American Heart Association.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds, with a combined lift of 150 pounds.
Able to stand for extended periods.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; subject to burns and cuts.

Responsibilities

Understand various surgical procedures and refer to physician preference cards.
Demonstrate initiative by pulling cases for the upcoming day.
Identify the structure and functions of body parts and recognize common disorders.
Communicate with team members and surgeons to prepare each case according to physician preferences.
Formulate a plan and prepare the instrumentation and equipment for each case.
Provide care according to AST Standards and KHI policies and procedures, using clear communication and ethical actions.
Act as a patient advocate and maintain confidentiality.
Deliver care and communicate in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
Provide supportive and emotional care to patients and families through effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
Participate in positive team-building activities and interactions.
Work efficiently, demonstrate initiative, and complete additional duties.
Recognize emergencies and use sound judgment to follow established procedures calmly and efficiently.
Apply aseptic principles to provide optimum patient care.
Explore new surgical procedures and subjects related to the Operating Room and surgical patients.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs to expedite procedures and minimize patient exposure to trauma.
Differentiate sterilization methods for specialized equipment and instruments.
Demonstrate dexterity with surgical instruments and knowledge of procedure steps.
Understand the actions and use of anesthetic agents to support patient care.
Acquire and maintain current knowledge in Surgical Technology.
Document required nursing division in-service attendance.
Stay informed about the assigned nursing unit through staff meeting attendance or review of meeting minutes, and demonstrate understanding of current information.
Complete the annual mandatory hospital program update.
Care for patients with infectious diseases.
Stand for extended periods and meet the stated lifting requirements.