Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Surgical Technician I (entry to practice/novice) performs under the supervision of experienced Surgical Technicians and/or RN preceptor, and assists in the treatment and care of patients in the Operating Room.

The Surgical Technician I demonstrates progressive growth in ability to perform independent of an orientor and demonstrates evolving knowledge of the standards of practice required of a Surgical Technician and of physician preferences necessary to provide for safe, effective, and quality patient care.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

• Example of Essential Functions
• Demonstrates knowledge of the established standards for patient care.
• Prepares for case according to physician preferences.
• Initiates changes to Physician Preference Cards and Case Cart Requisitions.
• Articulates expected surgical case progression, normal anatomy and potential intra-operative complications.
• Established and maintains a sterile field.
• Identifies and corrects infractions of sterile technique.
• Proficient in the set-up and turnover of surgical cases.
• Consistently at or below department standard times for room turnover.
• Anticipates surgeon’s intra-operative needs, keeping conversation at the sterile field to a minimum.
• Competently and independently performs all Core Surgical Services.
• Demonstrates competence in at least one specialty service.
• Under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse, assists with delegated circulating duties that are within the scope of the practice for Surgical Technicians, i.e., patient positioning.
• Orients new personnel to Surgical Technician responsibilities, readily sharing knowledge and experience for this role.
• Provides for a safe learning environment.
• Functions as a second scrub under direct supervision of the operating surgeon. This role is limited to holding of retractors and other instruments that have been placed by the surgeon and suctioning/sponging at the direction of the surgeon.