Surgical Tech Physician Practice - In Office (no weekends ) - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent.
Two years of experience as a surgical technician.
Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN.
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification
CST (Certified Surgical Tech)

Responsibilities

Sets up surgery rooms. Strips and cleans rooms after procedures.
Assists surgeon in surgical procedures utilizing proper sterile technique.
Performs sponge and needle count during each procedure with the RN Circulator.
Constantly observes for any breaks in sterile technique and notifies the surgeon/circulator immediately.
Assists with transfer of patients to recovery room.
Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments according to proper sterilization standards.
Maintains required records, reports, and statistics on biological monitoring tests for autoclaves.
Orders and maintains supplies and restocks OR facility as needed.
Maintains and inspects OR facility equipment and materials to provide constant readiness for a procedure.
Collects data for cost analysis as requested.
Attends required meetings and participated in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs related work as required.
Performs autoclave spore test at designated intervals and documents this properly.
Assists RN with placing linen order.
Assist RN with EHR duties.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of surgical assisting techniques to provide optimum patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of surgical procedures
Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments to clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.