OR00020 Surgical Tech Certified

Position Summary

The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The Surgical Tech understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. The Tech also 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.

Qualifications/Experience

Education: 

High School Diploma of GED

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

 

Experience: 

One year or more of experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

 

Licenses/Certificate:

Certified as a Surgical Technologist or obtained within 3 months of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

 

Uphold and demonstrate “We Care” values in everyday activities and behavior.

Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.

Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.

Takes care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.

Set up a sterile and sanitary environment and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures.

Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patient and personnel.

Follows relevant safety and sanitation guidelines.

Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis.

Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.

Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments.

Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package sterilized instruments.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care, based on assessment

Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and performs duties as assigned or requested.

Follows established procedures when performing job functions

Communicates effectively.  Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration

Documents accurately and timely according to guidelines with handwriting that is legible and easily read by others

Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff

Insures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner

Communicates appropriate information to RN/charge nurse/supervisor/ director in a timely manner

Willingly accepts assignments/floats to assist other departments.

Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.

Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazards.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information in verbal, written, and electronic information, limiting access on a job-related need to know basis.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.