Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical Technician

Tech Specialty: Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, call 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM once a week Experience: Two years of Surgical Tech experience License: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: Experience with spine and vascular, general, GYN, Davinci Knowledge of aseptic technique

Description: The Surgical Technician assists other members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care during the intra-operative period. The major focus for this position is on preparation and handling of instrumentation and surgical equipment, and assisting the surgeon during the surgical procedure. This individual administers care and uses equipment applications based on the age and needs of the patient population served, from neonates through geriatrics. The Surgical Technician must be knowledgeable about specific procedures or specialties. They must effectively prioritize, plan, and problem-solve due to the changing nature of the work situation during surgical procedures. This individual must have the ability to recognize the need for immediate response during urgent or emergency situations. The Surgical Technician must also have a basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system, and aseptic technique, and apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions. Responsibilities include: Displaying aseptic technique in the performance of surgical duties to ensure a positive patient outcome. Demonstrating responsibility for the care, preparation, handling, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation. Consistently performing sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure. Demonstrating knowledge and adherence to professional standards of practice.