Surgical Technician

Surgical Technologist

This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the operating room. Surgical Technologist understands and demonstrates the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assures all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed. Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure. Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique. Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.

Other duties and responsibilities include: Response for call: must be able to report to hospital within 30 minutes of notification while on-call. Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient. Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assists with orientation, ongoing competencies, education, and staff development. Attends and participates in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care. Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars. Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.

Certifications and Licensures:

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support. Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: AHA. Essential: true.

Credential: SURGTECH: Cert Surgical Technologist. Equivalent Experience: N/A. Qualification Source: N/A. Essential: true.

Required Education: HIGH. Equivalent Experience: N/A. Education Specialization: N/A. Essential: true.