Certified Surg Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates as a member of the OR team in planning, preparing, and producing a safe and effective OR experience for patients undergoing surgery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications:

· Certification as a Surgical Technologist is strongly preferred.

· New Surgical Tech Graduates must obtain certification within (6) months.

· PA 2020 Act 80, Chapter 5 Surgical Tech Certification Requirement exemptions considered.

· BLS certification required or the ability to obtain within (1) year.

· Previous work experience in an Ambulatory Surgical facility or acute care setting:

o At least (3) years of experience as a Surgical Tech strongly preferred.

· Ability to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.

· Must be able to plan and organize work.

· Must have proficient computer skills.

· Must have professional and effective communication skills and be able to promote effective communication at all levels.

· Knowledge of medical terminology required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepares and checks assigned cases for appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each procedure

· Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up cases, scrubbing, gowning and draping as observed. Reports any break in aseptic technique.

· Maintains an orderly back table and mayo stand during procedure following established routine set-up as observed.

· Assist Circulating Nurse in performing sponge, needle, and instrument counts; immediately reports discrepancies and/or corrections as documented and observed.

· Consistently demonstrates proper handling of instruments and equipment to avoid damage and loss as observed.

· Keeps surgeon preference cards up to date as documented and observed.

· Demonstrates an ability to perform scrub duties as outlined in procedure manual, as observed.

· Assists with application of dressings and transfers patient.

· Assists with general cleaning of room and sets up next case as observed.

· Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in the workload and work as part of the team to finish the schedule as observed.

· Assists other staff members with completion of routine duties of the department as observed.

· Assists with the orientation of new personnel as assigned.

· Maintains confidentiality of all patients, Center and physician information; respects the patient’s privacy.

· Perform duties in a safe manner.

· Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety and proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment.

· Checks assigned OR equipment before case to ensure proper functioning; immediately reports any inoperative or malfunctioning equipment

· Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of departmental safety policies and procedures; participates in identification and evaluation of potential department safety problems and precautions as observed and documented.

· Adheres to department specific OSHA and infection control guidelines regarding health maintenance and infection prevention 100% of the time as observed and documented.

· May function as backup in the instrument room – must be able to wash, sterilize and wrap instruments.

· May take on extra responsibilities such as special projects, research, etc.

· Functions in the role of OR float team, working in collaboration with Charge and management team in decision making process and maintaining efficiency within the ASC day-to-day operations.

· Other duties as assigned.