Certified Surgical Tech - Full Time

Job

• Certified
• Surgical
• Tech
• Classification:
• Hourly/Non-Exempt
• Job
• Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.

• Essential Functions
• Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
• Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
• Verifies sterility and integrity of packages.
• Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards.
• Provides care based on age-specific needs (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, geriatric).
• Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled.
• Maintains compliance with the call coverage and call-in time.
• Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner.
• Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy.
• Accurately performs all sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to policy.
• Prepares instrumentation according to Physician's preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current.
• Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures.
• Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference.
• Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile/unsterile areas and when break occurs.
• Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments, sponges, suture, drains, and dressings.
• Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and non-stock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Assumes responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/ postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, read and write English and perform simple math calculations.
• Performs on-call duties as necessary.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Work Experience
• One year of Operating Room experience preferred.

• Education
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Surgical Tech Certification within 180 days of hire date required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33

Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm 34-66 Repetitive Hand 34-66 Grasping 34-66 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs 0-33 Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time Machinery 34-66 Electricity 34-66 Sharps 34-66 Chemicals 34-66 Fumes 34-66 Heights None

Vision Depth Perception Required < 20" Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5