Surgical Technician

Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse and direction of the Assistant Nurse Manager to assist with the final preparation of the operating room/procedure room prior to the surgery, handing instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during surgery and performing the follow - up procedures after surgery. Responsibilities Scrubs for operations; Hands sterile instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during an operation; Participates in setting up an operating room prior to surgery; Opens sterile packs and arranges instruments and supplies according to surgical procedures; Assists in cleaning and restocking operating/procedure rooms; May assist in securing instruments, supplies or equipment; May clean, pick, count and sterilize instruments; Assists in keeping records of operating room activities; May help transfer sedated post - surgical patients from operating room/procedure table to transport gurney or bed; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related work as required. Education and Experience The knowledge and abilities are acquired through completion of high school and one year of experience as a surgical technician or graduation and certification from an accredited school of Surgical Technology. Certification from a nationally recognized Certification Board is preferred. Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross is required upon appointment. Knowledge Basic anatomy and physiology; Basic medical terminology; The principles, practices, and techniques of asepsis and their applications; The various types of equipment, instruments and surgical supplies used in surgical procedures; Sterilization and chemical disinfection methods. Abilities Understand the instructions of the medical and nursing staff and to carry them out precisely and quickly, often under tense and emergency conditions; Work closely and effectively with members of the surgical team; Handle disinfecting chemicals without risk to health, using proper protective equipment; Adapt quickly to changes in assignments and priorities; Organize work and work area to completetasks promptly; Read, write, comprehend and speak English effectively; Perform routine clerical work; Wear hospital laundered scrub clothes. #J-18808-Ljbffr The County of Santa Clara