Job Description
The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Job Duties:
- Demonstrates and adheres to principles of aseptic techniques
- Knowledgeable of all basic set-ups for surgical procedures
- Assists in ensuring patient safety
- Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques
- Assists in set up of operating room with all necessary equipment and supplies
- Assists with the preparation, transportation, and monitoring of patients
- Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure
- Handles instruments according to routine for given procedure
- Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure
- Performs room clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties
- Provides assistance in emergency situations as directed
- Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration
- Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, initiative, work relations, training needs)
- Reviews physicians' preference cards and updates as needed
- Assists with stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Develop communication skills and promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care
- Participates in on-going committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care
Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of Surgical Tech program of study required. Scru Tech certification required.
Training/Experience:
Previous experience is highly desired.
Skills/Qualifications:
- EMR/EHR Experience
- Clinical Skills
- Bedside Manner
- Infection Control
- Physiological Knowledge
- Medical Teamwork
- Multi-tasking
- Listening
- Verbal Communication
Type: Full-time