Surgical Technologist (Flint Hills) - Operating & Recovery - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Junction City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The scrub Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after the surgical procedure. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education.
6 months of recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room. Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience.
Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility for own practice. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred
Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA Preferred

Responsibilities

Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
Anticipates problem areas and adjusts instrumentation to individual patient.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry.
Cleans and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination
Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table.
Performs surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving appropriately.
Helps in draping the sterile field.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise.
Performs surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving appropriately.
Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator.
Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation.
Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description.
Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room
Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
Attends to proper care and handling of specimens while they are on the sterile field.
Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned