Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Certified Surg Tech

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment, and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age-specific care to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists in organizing and coordinating supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department. Maintains a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures. Charges for equipment and supplies. Participates in room turnover and set-up. Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy. Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection, and documents loads per policy. Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical setup and procedure. Assists with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices, as well as assisting with the positioning of patients for procedures. Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy. Scrubbing duties include precepting medical students, residents, and other students. Turns operating room rooms over and sets up for the next patient in an efficient manner. Unit requires Trauma 1 experience and prefers techs strong in ortho/total joint for General OR positions.