Surgical Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited (for example: CAAHEP and ABHES) program in surgical technology
• Passed a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing
• Cert Surgical Tech certification
• Tech in Surgery - Certified certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care
• Ability to multi-task essential
• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
• Strong detail orientation required
• Knowledge of surgical procedures required
• Basic computer skills are required
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment
• Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• BLS - Instructor certification
• BLS - Provisional certification

Responsibilities

• Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care
• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse
• Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse
• Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems’ safety absolutes.
• Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
• Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.
• Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
• Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
• Assists in transporting patients.
• Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team
• Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments
• Has the knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
• Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards
• Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
• Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure.
• Maintains an organized back table and operative field.
• Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument
• Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees
• Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards.
• Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases
• Observes patient’s condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
• Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises
• Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases
• Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
• Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon
• Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs
• Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires
• Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity
• Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment.
• Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
• Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment
• Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons
• Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period
• Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent
• Cares for surgical equipment and accessories
• Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area
• Maintains stock/medical supplies
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned
• Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Opportunity to connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia
• Work for a nationally ranked and locally recognized organization for high-quality care and inclusive culture
• Be part of one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems
• Work in a place where team members are the foundation of patient care
• Be part of a Culture of Excellence
• Work for an organization that consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care
• Benefit from a system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from patients and customers, continually earning recognition for advances in safety and quality
• Work for a company featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Work for a company featured on the Seramount 100 Best Companies list
• Work in a Great Place to Work culture