Certified Surgical Technician

Surgical Technologist

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program

Experience/Skills

UROLOGY experience preferred, but not required

Possesses at least one year experience as a surgery tech

Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English

Accurately reads supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures

Constantly walks, stands, bends, and stoops

Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys and patient beds

Lifts patients, heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and instrument sets weighing up to 20 pounds

Lifts surgical supplies above the head when necessary

Required Licenses/Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist

CPR

Working Conditions

Works in an air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%

Works in temperatures up to 85ºF-90ºF when assigned to assist with pediatric cases

Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty

Works in an environment with the potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and exposure to contagious diseases via blood and body fluids

Works in an environment with the potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic factors

Routine Responsibilities

Behavioral Expectations

Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Pre-Op, Intra Op and Post Op Duties

Conducts identification of patient procedure

Readies patient for surgery

Prepares room, equipment, and supplies for procedure

Assists with patient positioning

Provides scrub services for major and minor surgical cases

Performs second assisting duties under the supervision of a qualified surgeon

Provides services for endoscopy procedures

Transports patients to designated area

Performs operating room sanitation tasks

Restocks rooms and supplies

Accepts other duties as assigned

Operating Room Materials Services Duties

Receives, sorts, decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes surgical items

Maintains cleaning equipment and sterilizers

Assembles and wraps instrument trays

Maintains stock levels

Technical Subject Matter Expert Duties

Updates surgeon preference cards

Inventories and orders specialty instruments & supplies unique to surgical service

Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment unique to surgical service

Department Specific Duties

Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care

Participates in the departmental quality improvement (SQM) activities

Meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements

Participates in student teaching activities

Upholds Nursing Services philosophy and objectives

Contributes to organizational effectiveness

Participates in opportunities for career growth and development

Works 8-10 hour shifts as assigned by the Surgical Services Coordinator

Accepts weekend, evening, and night on-call shifts assigned on a rotating basis

Monday - Friday 80 hours bi-weekly