Surgical Technologist

Plans, implements, and evaluates ambulatory surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements

• High school graduate.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Surgical Technologists must meet one (1) or more of the following: Successfully completed anationally accredited surgical technology program and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists and is recognized by the health facilities commission; Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist program; Has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists and is recognized by the health facilities commission; and Obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of the program. Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the armed forces of the United Sates, the national guard, or the United States public health service; or Performed surgical technology services as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before May 21, 2007, and has been designated by the healthcare facility as being competent to perform surgical technology services based on prior experience or specialized training validated by competency in current practice.
• For persons not holding certification but is otherwise eligible, shall complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education or contact hours annually to remain qualified for employment and shall submit verification each year.
• Perioperative Care
• The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line.
• A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.
• Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
• Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
• Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Key Results

• Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
• Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner and organized manner based on the needs of the patient and surgeon.
• Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.
• Handles/ transports/ prepares medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs counts by following established policy and procedures, initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicates results of counts.
• Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
• Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
• Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
• Maintain position specific qualification
• Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participates in the development of educational program for co-workers.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
• Returns promptly from breaks and gives breaks as needed. Completes special assignments, pulls cases for the next day.