Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 10-12 hour shifts depending on needs Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certifications: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent military surgical technologist program. Must-Have: American Heart Association BLS, Certified Surgical Technologist Description:The Surgical Technologist functions in the role of scrub person.The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the surgeon and the registered nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe.The Surgical Technologist ensures that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Essential Job Functions: Responsible for assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards. Recognizes and interprets preference cards for the procurement of instruments and supplies. Communicates clearly with operating room staff and sterile processing staff members to coordinate instrumentation throughout the day for scheduled and non-scheduled cases. Reviews daily schedule with the charge nurse and the day coordinator of sterile processing, identifying possible turnover delays and scheduling issues. Assumes responsibility for the core phone and communications inherent with the position. Delegates duties accordingly and coordinates breaks and lunches with appropriate individuals. Acts as a resource for the departments of sterile processing and surgical services for the procurement of necessary items, both supply and instrumentation, for scheduled and non-scheduled surgical procedures. Communicates and coordinates with materials management regarding supply utilization and deployment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cynet HealthStaff