Surgical Technologist

KurzSolutions • Minneapolis, MN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for surgical procedures ranging from routine to complex high-risk or trauma cases. Must be able to circulate the full range of surgical procedures performed in the operating room. Provide all basic requirements expected of a Surgical/OR Technologist, from patient pre-op and post-op responsibilities to maintaining cleanliness and inventory of sterile supplies and tools in the OR. Transport patients from hospital units to the OR assuring safe transportation of the patient. Screen patients prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given and jewelry, dentures, and any prosthetic devices have been removed. The Surgical Technologist documents all patient care given and the progress of the patient. Provide Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Anesthetists during induction and throughout the procedure. The Surgical Technologist comforts patients fearing surgery. Contact with family and significant others to provide information, counseling, emotional support, alleviate anxiety, fear, and stress concerning patient condition and/or prognosis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience within the last three years as a certified Surg Tech/OR Tech.
• Must have and maintain certification from NBSTSA as a CST.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification by the American Heart Association or client standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surgical procedures ranging from routine to complex high-risk or trauma cases.
• Circulate the full range of surgical procedures performed in the operating room.
• Provide all basic requirements expected of a Surgical/OR Technologist, from patient pre-op and post-op responsibilities to maintaining cleanliness and inventory of sterile supplies and tools in the OR.
• Transport patients from hospital units to the OR assuring safe transportation of the patient.
• Screen patients prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given and jewelry, dentures, and any prosthetic devices have been removed.
• Document all patient care given and the progress of the patient.
• Provide support to Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Anesthetists during induction and throughout the procedure.
• Comfort patients fearing surgery.
• Contact with family and significant others to provide information, counseling, emotional support, alleviate anxiety, fear, and stress concerning patient condition and/or prognosis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed