Surgical Technologist

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

12d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the perioperative nurse and the medical practitioner providing surgical/procedural care to patients. The Surgical Technologist facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive and/or surgical procedures, ensuring the operating/procedural room environment is safe and that the procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, LPN or on the job training
Oxygen Certification (Medication Aide Training Hospital based) required within 6 months of hiring. Update to be completed every 2 years.
Current BLS required.
Certification in Surgical Technology if eligible to take certification exam.
Special Procedures ORT Completes SGNA Associates Program within 6 months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology, surgical procedures, cleaning, sterilization techniques, universal precautions, and aseptic techniques.
Prepared the instruments, supplies, endoscopes and equipment necessary during the surgical and invasive procedure. Prepares instruments etc. for high level disinfection or terminal sterilization.
Understands the procedure being performed and skillfully anticipates the needs of the surgeon maintaining a high level of sterile technique during the procedure if applicable.
Continues professional development by participating in education, training, in-services etc.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to ensure quality patient care during the invasive/operative procedure, being constantly vigil for maintenance of the sterile field if applicable.
Assures supplies and equipment needed for invasive/surgical procedures is present. Checks for integrity and sterility of the instrument sets and supplies as applicable.
Performs appropriate counts with the circulator per GPRMC count policy.
Assists other members of the team with cleaning of the room prepares the room for the next patient.
Assist in preparation of the specimens. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and Labels medications/solutions needed for surgery procedure. Sets up a disinfected table for Invasive procedure performed in the Special Procedure Suite.
Actively participates in the Universal Protocol process for patient and self safety.