Cert Surgery Tech - Operating Room - FT Evenings

Medium to heavy physical demands.

Knowledge of and efficiently operate all equipment used.

Ability to stand within limited area most of the working shift.

Ability to stoop frequently; push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Possess excellent eye/hand coordination; work under stress and constant time demands.

Ability to work within a controlled traffic pattern.

Able to provide quality care on an emergency basis to ensure quality patient care.

Essential job functions

Scrub surgical procedures; ability to function on an emergency basis, collaboration with physicians.

Assumes Surgical Scrub duties under the direction of the RN, AORN standards:

Scrubs, gowns and gloves.

Maintains sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure.

Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to scheduled operation.

Assists with the preparation and draping of patient.

Assists and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges and supplies.

Observes patient for changes in physical status and assists with emergency procedures as needed.

Performs correct sponge, needle and instrument count with the circulating RN according to unit policy.

Assists the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens.

Assists in the application of dressings and casts.

Assists with cleaning surgical suite after each case.

Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field.

May assume circulating nurse duties as assigned, under the direction of the RN.

Obtains all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist.