Surgical Technologist-OR-Trauma

Renown Health•Reno, NV

17d

About The Position

The Trauma Technologist supports surgical procedures by preparing the operating room with the appropriate equipment and instrumentation, maintaining the sterility of the surgical field, anticipating surgeons’ needs, and passing instruments. Under direct supervision, the technologist may sponge or suction, hold retractors or instruments placed by surgeons, apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, irrigate the operative site, cut suture material, connect drains to suction, and apply wound dressings. After procedures, the technologist cares for instruments and equipment, prepares for the next case, and assists with room turnover. The role serves neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, trauma, and cardiac patients as a technical member of the surgical team. It requires communication with supervisors, surgery staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists; the ability to scrub all Trauma OR procedures, including second scrub for Open Heart Services; and the ability to take Trauma call and, when specifically trained, Heart call. The position provides patient care and may require flexible hours, overtime, and other related duties.

Requirements

Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Completion of a formal technologist school program or a formal hospital-based training program.
One year of experience as an OR Technologist is required, although special consideration may be given to candidates completing a Renown hospital training program or formal technologist school program with less than one year of experience based on demonstrated competencies and evaluations.
Current BLS certification in accordance with American Heart Association standards.
Must be able to scrub all procedures in the Trauma OR, including second scrub for Open Heart Services.
Must be able to take Trauma call; Heart call is required when specifically trained.
If uncertified, complete at least 15 hours of continuing education concerning surgical technology after the first year of employment and annually thereafter.
If certified, maintain the minimum qualifications required to maintain certification.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills needed for online learning requirements, accessing online forms and policies, and completing online benefits enrollment.

Nice To Haves

Surgical technologist certification is preferred.
For a Surgical Technologist performing as a first assist: graduation from a surgical first assistant program that includes didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice and is based on the stated National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room with the equipment and instrumentation required for specific surgeries.
Maintain the sterility of the surgical field, anticipate surgeons’ needs, and pass instruments in a timely manner.
Under direct supervision, perform tasks such as sponging or suctioning, holding retractors or instruments, applying electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, irrigating the operative site, cutting suture material, connecting drains to suction, and applying dressings.
Care for instrumentation and equipment after procedures and prepare for the following case.
Assist with room turnover to expedite the process and provide service to the surgeon, patient, anesthesiologist, and coworkers.
Communicate with supervisors, surgery staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists as a member of the surgical team.
Select equipment and supplies for surgical care based on surgeon preference cards and knowledge of the procedure.
Identify breakdowns in aseptic technique and take appropriate action.
Ensure equipment is working properly before procedures, care for it afterward, and report equipment that is broken or not working properly.
Scrub all procedures in the Trauma OR, including second scrub for Open Heart Services.
Take Trauma call and, when specifically trained, Heart call.