Surgical Technologist

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

14d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist supports the Registered Nurse and Surgeon in maintaining a safe surgical environment and providing quality patient care. The role requires technical knowledge of the surgical environment, infection control, and sterile technique, applied in accordance with hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care. The technologist performs scrub technician functions across services and specialties, prepares and maintains surgical equipment and supplies, and assists with patient movement and positioning, surgical procedures, and recovery-area transfers. The position also includes specimen handling, assisting with surgical dressings, preparing and labeling medications under the direction of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse, and helping with operating-room turnover and restocking as needed. The Surgical Technologist supports specialty equipment and instrumentation, may orient new Operating Room employees, and participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and career-related education. The position is identified as Surgical Technologist (Certified), Grade S14, Job Code 7109.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Graduation from an accredited civilian or military Operating Room Technologist/Surgical Technologist program.
Certification 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; certification must be maintained.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained within 90 days; BLS is offered within.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Maintain a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care.
Perform scrub technician functions for all services and specialties.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjust it as needed to ensure proper working condition.
Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to the Surgeon and the Surgeon’s assistants during surgery.
Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Assist in applying surgical dressings.
Ensure surgeon- and case-specific instrumentation and equipment are available, following department protocol and surgeon preference cards.
Assist in transporting patients to the Operating Room and positioning them on the Operating Room table.
Use appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
Understand the specific use and functioning of supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
May operate sterilizers, lights, suction, and diagnostic equipment.
Under the direction of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse, accurately and safely prepare and label medications during the surgical procedure.
Assist in transferring patients to the recovery area.
May assist with operating-room turnover and restocking for the next surgical procedure.
Respect patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and safety, and provide a safe environment for surgical patients.
Assume responsibility for orienting new Operating Room employees as required.
Work cooperatively as part of a team and in conjunction with the Registered Nurse to update and maintain specialty-service equipment and instrumentation.
Participate in unit staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational programs related to career development.
Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.