Certified Surgical Technologist/ORT Labor & Delivery- FlexStaff

Certified surgical technician - Flexstaff

• 1.
• Implements and communicates the age specific plan of care and gives thorough reports at change of shift and relief time.
• Communicates with team members regarding the need for special equipment and supplies, and implementation of care per established policy.
• 2.
• Participates in turnover activities and room set up for each surgical procedure, including connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery; break down of operating room following each surgical procedure; assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care.
• 3.
• Monitors each case to ensure all infection control measures are met and all sterilization standards are adhered to.
• Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic technique of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action, as necessary.
• 4.
• Adheres to and monitors principles of aseptic techniques in the clinical environment including use of sterile instruments and supplies.
• Follows procedure for decontaminating of all instruments used during the procedure and assists with instrument processing and sterilization.
• 5.
• Maintains environmental controls and takes appropriate precautions regarding waste disposal.
• 6.
• Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy.
• Takes appropriate action when counts are incorrect.
• 7.
• Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation prior, during and post-operatively. “Second assists” as needed under the direction of the surgeon.
• Correctly holds retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician; anticipates the need for surgical equipment and supplies and secures same.
• Checks and or troubleshoots equipment for proper functioning prior to use and removes malfunctioning equipment for repair.
• 8.
• Assists surgeon with patient care procedures including proper labeling of all specimens from surgical field, tapping mallet and cutting suture (licensed personnel only) and performing surgical skin prep.
• 9.
• Performs related duties as assigned.