Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist assists in preparing the operating room and performing assigned support duties during operative procedures. The incumbent scrubs in the role of second or third assistant when directed. What You Will Do Assists in preparing the operating room, providing intraoperative care to patients and performing assigned support duties during operative procedures within established standards and practices. Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needs for operative procedure and ensures they are working properly. Provides sterile field. Maintains linen, supplies and instruments needed for successful completion of scheduled procedures. Assists in the preparation, draping and positioning of patients for procedure. Participates in the post-operative cleanup of the OR room and restock of surgical area. Scrubs and assists circulators under direct supervision of RN for operative procedures, including prepping and draping of the operative site as needed. Assists surgical team during operative procedures as assigned and directed, following established standards and practices. Assists in preparing patient or operative site. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique throughout operative procedures. Observes progress of procedure and anticipates patient needs and obtains supplies as to not delay progress surgery. Scrubs in as second or third assistant when directed. Counts sponges and sharps with RN prior to surgery and before incision is closed. Prepares sterile dressing and assists with the application of dressing and casts. Assists in the preparation of operative specimens for analysis. Participation in resuscitation procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age specific patient needs required within department. Works effectively with staff to coordinate and implement activities. Communicates surgeon's preferences to RN circulator and/or appropriate individuals and documents/updates on preference cards. Follows established organization and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains required department records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance and quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Assists in the orientation of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training. Performs other duties as assigned or required. #J-18808-Ljbffr