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About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology having obtained the required surgical technologists certification as of the date of hire.
• All Surgical Technologist Certified employees will have obtained a surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years.
• Maintains AST membership, required educational units and AST certification.
• Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role in all cases in assigned specialty on an ongoing basis.
• Scrubs for all physicians in assigned service area, providing high quality evidenced-based clinical care with minimal supervision.
• Promotes teamwork within the team by formally precepting co-workers.
• Prepares the Operating Room for cases.
• Selects and checks case cart and preference cards for correct instrument pan(s), packs, sterile supplies and additional items needed for the case.
• Anticipates need for special equipment and supplies before procedure and requests it from the circulating nurse.
• Sets up back table and Mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.
• Performs surgical count with circulating nurse according to UMMMC surgical count policy.
• Responds to needs of surgeon and other team members.
• Assists operative team and anticipates needs of the surgeon and/or assistants during cases including the need for special equipment and supplies.
• Remains constantly observant of the operative field, recognizing emergency situations and performs emergency procedures as directed.
• Utilizes a variety of OR equipment such as microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, compressed air/gas, etc.
• Passes and tracks instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
• Labels all medication and solutions on sterile field.
• Monitors sponges, needles and instruments throughout the case.
• Cares for specimens to prevent loss or damage.
• Uses caution when handling specimens to ensure proper anatomical identification.

Benefits

• Signing bonus available
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus