Certified Surgical Technician

Surgical TechnologistEducationHigh school diploma or GEDDiploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training programExperience/SkillsUROLOGY experience preferred, but not requiredPossesses at least one year experience as a surgery techProficiently reads, writes, and understands EnglishAccurately reads supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and proceduresConstantly walks, stands, bends, and stoopsPushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys and patient bedsLifts patients, heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and instrument sets weighing up to 20 poundsLifts surgical supplies above the head when necessaryRequired Licenses/CertificationsCertified Surgical TechnologistCPRWorking ConditionsWorks 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 casesWears hospital-provided scrub attire while on dutyWorks in an environment with the potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and exposure to contagious diseases via blood and body fluidsWorks in an environment with the potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic factorsRoutine ResponsibilitiesBehavioral ExpectationsConsistently complies with established Behavioral ExpectationsPre-Op, Intra Op and Post Op DutiesConducts identification of patient procedureReadies patient for surgeryPrepares room, equipment, and supplies for procedureAssists with patient positioningProvides scrub services for major and minor surgical casesPerforms second assisting duties under the supervision of a qualified surgeonProvides services for endoscopy proceduresTransports patients to designated areaPerforms operating room sanitation tasksRestocks rooms and suppliesAccepts other duties as assignedOperating Room Materials Services DutiesReceives, sorts, decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes surgical itemsMaintains cleaning equipment and sterilizersAssembles and wraps instrument traysMaintains stock levelsTechnical Subject Matter Expert DutiesUpdates surgeon preference cardsInventories and orders specialty instruments & supplies unique to surgical serviceDemonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment unique to surgical serviceDepartment Specific DutiesPerforms all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of careParticipates in the departmental quality improvement (SQM) activitiesMeets hospital continuing education and certification requirementsParticipates in student teaching activitiesUpholds Nursing Services philosophy and objectivesContributes to organizational effectivenessParticipates in opportunities for career growth and developmentWorks 8-10 hour shifts as assigned by the Surgical Services CoordinatorAccepts weekend, evening, and night on-call shifts assigned on a rotating basisMonday - Friday 80 hours bi-weekly