Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum Education High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by a national accrediting organization or a successor organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
• One (1) year ORT job experience in major Operating Room may replace OR Technical School requirement.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or per NRS 449.24185, sec.1.(c) “Engaged in the practice of surgical technology in a health care facility before January 1, 2018”.
• Non certified Surgical Technician must maintain 15 CEU hours annually.
• BLS required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must show initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people.
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
• Able to assemble and trouble shoot all equipment as necessary for procedure.
• Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case.
• Able to safely operate all electro-surgical equipment, video equipment, disposable equipment as well as equipment unique to each specialty area, and re-processing equipment.
• Updates and re-writes preference cards as indicated.
• Communicates changes/needs to staff members and Manager of Surgical Services.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in AST encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of operating room sanitation and assists in its maintenance.
• Picks surgical cases using appropriate surgeon preference cards.
• Prepares the OR for surgical cases using appropriate surgeon's preference card.
• Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
• Accurately communicates with surgical team pertinent information pertaining to implants, medications and specimens.
• Monitors for and calls attention to breaks in technique.
• Communicates to circulator and surgeon breaks in technique.
• In conjunction with the circulator conducts accurate sponge, needle and instruments count according to departmental policies.
• Performs surgical scrub according to departmental policies and industry standards.
• Monitors skin integrity and communicate to circulator.
• Trains and assists turnover teams with operating room protocol and procedures for new and existing team members.

Benefits

• In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate.