Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures; assist the team members with care of patient, I. E., positioning, prepping and obtaining supplies; prepares procedures and surgical devices during procedures.

Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as: endovascular, open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery, transplantation, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, a full range of general surgery cases, minimally invasive procedures, and orthopedic surgery.

Set up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical procedure.

Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical team to ensure all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedures.

Provides guidance and support to professional staff during surgical procedures; 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 period of time. Handles all specimens appropriately.

Understands the proper procedure and safety precautions for disinfecting surgical instruments; utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.

Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.

Recognizes potentially hazardous situations and takes corrective action.

Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Days, with variable start times

Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/ PD09033A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Physical Requirements: The physical and mental status of the Surgical Technician should enable them to perform all their duties under normal and emergent conditions. The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform efficiently and without hazard to self or others will encompass a composite consideration of physical, mental, and emotional ability as related to realistic requirements for the duties and responsibilities to be assumed. Physical components of the position require lifting of light to heavy objects/patients ranging from under 15 pounds to 35 pounds as well as light carrying (under 25 pounds) is required. The employee must be able to walk, stand, and bend for periods up to 7 hours/day. Pushing up to 30-pound force is required to move patient carts around the work unit. Visual acuity with or without corrective devices must be sufficient to allow for visualization of suture needle to size 4.8mm. Incumbent must have ability to distinguish low range sound and/or voice in surgical suite environment with competing background conversations, alarms, and equipment noise. Occasional kneeling is required for some operating room procedures. The incumbent, when assigned in the scrub role, must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising elements of sterile technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.