Surgical Technogist-Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. The role scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures. The position requires manual dexterity, professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations, organization, conscientiousness, and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. The employee performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards. They provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating the organization's core and leader behaviors. Specific tasks may be documented by the incumbent's immediate manager; the listed essential functions are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Where applicable, registration with the State Regulatory Agency.
Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Conscientious, organized, and orderly approach to work, with the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Level I experience: 0–3 years; standard level: 3 or more years.
In specified states, surgical technologists must meet one of the listed state criteria: complete an accredited surgical technology education program and maintain active approved certification; complete an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Service surgical technology training program; have been employed practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; or be serving the federal government while performing duties related to that service.
Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing before performing independent scrub duties.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
Two years of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by selecting appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring instruments are in good working order.
Review case carts for correct instruments and supplies and plan ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipate the surgeon's needs during procedures.
Pass instruments, retract tissue, and operate equipment during surgery.
Demonstrate aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
Dispose of sharps and trash and place used supplies into the case cart for processing.
Participate in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges.
Prepare instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assist with operating room turnover between cases.
Participate in stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
Provide business support to the department, including assigned administrative tasks, as needed.
Perform work according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide an excellent customer service experience by demonstrating the organization's core and leader behaviors.