Surgical Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Knowledge and skills to care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a safe physical environment.
• Assess the cleanliness of the room and equipment before preparing a case.
• Check the operational efficiency of necessary equipment before use.
• Verify proper sterilization of supplies, equipment, and implants.
• Follow electrical and fire safety policies and apply electrosurgical safety principles.
• Monitor aseptic technique and take corrective action when necessary.
• Handle instruments carefully, set aside instruments requiring repair, and take special care of delicate instruments.
• Follow policies and procedures for handling contaminated cases.
• Keep the assigned room ready, including stocking the room and making the bed.
• Perform scrub nurse duties under the direction of and with assistance from a Registered Nurse.
• Organize daily cases, establish priorities, and prepare for procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal responsibilities and count instruments, sponges, sharps, and needles with the circulating nurse according to hospital policy.
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery and assist the physician during procedures.
• Follow policies and procedures for handling specimens and cultures.
• Assist with activities at the completion of procedures.
• Handle unusual incidents appropriately and function effectively in trauma and emergency situations.
• Practice cost containment.
• Report to work as scheduled and conform to working hours.
• Communicate effectively.
• Assume responsibility for continued personal and professional growth.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.