Mt-Certified Surgical Technician

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for the care and safety of the patient during the surgical procedures, provides technical assistance in the Operating Room; has knowledge relative to the ages of the patients served. Essential job functions include preparing the room with the nursing staff for the the surgical procedure, in a timely and organized manner; correctly practices the principles of asepsis; cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all equipment in the OR, and Endoscopic Lab; coordinates care of the patient with the RN Circulator; stocks and replaces CS items, prepares CS inventory sheet; maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures; assists the physician during surgical procedures, and has correct instrumentation organized and available; Follows verbal physician orders in the operating suite; handles surgical specimens; compiles the necessary equipment on the surgical field; timely documents unusual occurrence reports, and other departmental forms as required; performs CPR as needed; correctly and proficiently uses all applicable instruments and equipment; cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization; transports patient to and from the OR; monitors surgical equipment, maintenance and repairs; completes duties as technical scrub in OR; prepares room and equipment for Endoscopy procedures; must maintain a cooperative disposition, within the OR room; other duties as required.Will not take an in-state traveler, unless they have exceeded the 250-mile radius.

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:Day Shift-Rotating Call (8hr Shifts)

State License Details:Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:5

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:40

Sub Specialty:Surgical Technologist

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:13