Surgical Tech- High Point Surgery Center

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, renders care to assigned patients. Assists with direct patient care activities, prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery. Gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets up sterile instrument fields, and maintains and monitors aseptic techniques.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification preferred, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN. 2. Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies. 3. Communicates to the team, co-workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner. 4. Demonstrates effective, positive, professional manners while exercising verbal and nonverbal communication to the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients. 5. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development. 6. Demonstrates cost containment activities of instruments and inventory.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Resilient and flexible in a changing environment Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations Practice Innovation Systems for patient safety Technology/informatics skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation Handles emergency or crisis situation Subject to many interruptions and highly stressful conditions Crowded/noisy environment Required Protective Equipment: eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering