Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Help MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently sets-up the sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiberoptic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, fluoroscopic equipment, and other major and minor operating room supplies and equipment
• Plans and discusses each procedure with assigned surgical team and ensures all supplies and equipment are available prior to the start of the surgical procedure
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains complex sterile surgical set-ups. Ensures all sterile wrap/packaging have no holes/tears/breaks in packaging integrity. Visualizing chemical indicators have turned.
• Plan, prepares, organizes, and maintains the field for endoscopic procedures using appropriate aseptic techniques. Sets up the field and maintains asepsis throughout the procedure in accordance with OR policies and procedures, infection control guidelines, and AORN, SGNA, and AAMI standards and recommended practices. Continuously observe aseptic technique. Recognizes and immediately corrects inadvertent breaks in technique.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Utilizes standard precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with team members with care of patient, i.e. positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Handles specimens appropriately, participates with circulating RN with two-person verification of accurate specimen labeling and confirmation of correct patient identification.
• Actively participates in Briefing, Time out, and De-briefing process.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument (when applicable) counts with circulating registered nurse.
• Accountable for surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure.
• Ensures all medication/fluids on the surgical field are properly labeled in accordance with Joint Commission/AORN Guidelines.
• Under direct surgeon supervision: assist the surgeon in draping the patient, assists in keeping the operative site dry, affords the surgeon the best operative exposure of the anatomy, expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and performs other related duties as needed (i.e., shave preps, patient positioning, patient draping, and final prepping).
• Complies with the SOP for point of use cleaning of surgical instruments at the completion of procedures and takes all instruments used to SPS for decontamination.
• Recognizes perioperative changes in patient condition or emergencies and takes appropriate actions to assist surgical team with response.
• Communicates with vendors regarding specific instrument/equipment needs. Assures loaner items are requested/delivered to SPS in a timely manner. Works collaboratively with ASC staff, SPS, Logistics, ASC Coordinator/Designee, and Prosthetics.
• Completes decontamination and high-level disinfection of the Endoscopy scopes in accordance to all: SGNA, AAMI standards, and VA Directives.
• Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action, reporting unsafe working conditions/unsafe equipment to appropriate individuals.
• Maintains clean and safe operating room work area.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner, assesses equipment needs, and maintains adequate levels of supplies and materials.
• Completes mandatory TMS training, competency demonstrations, safety training, new equipment in-services, and annual review. Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends in surgical technology through continuing education courses.
• Maintain certification as a certified surgical technologist from the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Completes decontamination and high-level disinfection of the Endoscopy scopes.
• Provides guidance and support to SPS staff, new OR providers, nursing, and nursing assistants.
• Demonstrates outstanding aseptic technique and monitors sterile field to protect against breaks in sterile technique.
• Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities.
• Delivers care to patients in respectful, non-judgmental manner.
• Respects patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides individualized patient-centered care.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/ PD01407A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized