Assist surgeons and nursing staff during surgical operations by preparing the sterile field and passing instruments. Maintain surgical equipment through cleaning, sterilization, and inventory monitoring.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and certification from an approved Operating Room Technical School or one year of on-the-job experience. Must hold a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
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Job description
Job Title: Surgical Tech OR (Full-Time)
General summary of duties
Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.
An Operating/Procedure Room Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention.
Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies.
Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education and experience
High School graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support
Required licensure and certification
No license required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Essential functions
Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
May assist with prep for patient procedure
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Comprehensive Health Insurance
May transport patients to the procedure room
May assist with positioning on the procedure table
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
Applies dressings
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
Cleans and restocks the procedure room
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center.
Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures.
Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.
Physical/Mental demands
Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
Environmental/Working conditions
Occasional evening and/ or weekend work.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
