Surgical Technologist

Contract Role Surgical Technologist- Ambulatory Care

Position Details: Surgical Technologist- Ambulatory Care Location: San Rafael CA 94903 Project Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Variable Pay Rate: $41-$44/hr

Job description: The Surgical Technologist - Non-Certified assists surgical team members during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-ups for surgery, and passes items as needed to the operating team while assisting in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating room. This is considered an entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Operating Room Preparation Duties:
• Prepares surgical suite, supplies, and equipment to meet environmental safety and infection control standards for all personnel and patients.
• Ensures the integrity of sterile packaging by opening supplies aseptically while controlling environmental factors that could expose equipment.
• Regularly checks equipment and supplies for proper working order and ensures they are ready for each surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates techniques of disinfection and sterilization by adhering to center policies and procedures, ensuring a sterile field is maintained.
• Patient Pre-Operative Duties:
• Performs responsibilities as a surgical scrub for preoperative care for patients by ensuring that care is individualized, meeting the needs of each patient and surgeon.
• Assists with surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of surgeons and passing instruments; Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Identifies, corrects, and reports aseptic technique breaks to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists the registered nurse with patient preparation, transfers, and in counting procedures per established policy.
• Safety and Infection Control Duties:
• Adheres to established company and ASC safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Strictly adheres to aseptic techniques using a variety of supplies and instruments while actively monitoring the environment to ensure a sterile technique is maintained throughout procedures.
• Anticipates breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
• Adheres to established surgery center safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Actively participates in the time-out process and identifies potentially unsafe conditions and notifies the appropriate personnel.
• Successfully demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
• Completes employee and patient incident documentation timely while identifying potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other Duties:
• Participates as a member of the team to promote a positive working environment and provide back-up support when necessary.
• Provides new employee orientations, training courses, and guides team members.
• Maintains, reviews, and orders additional inventory based on procedures scheduled and stock on hand.
• Assists with room turnover, cleanup, patient transporting, and positioning.
• Makes suggestions to management for policy and procedure enhancements by conducting research, reviewing results, and presenting recommendations in a clear message.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Graduate of an approved course for OR Surgical Technologists.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one-year related experience or training in a clinical setting and surgical scrub experience in an ambulatory surgery facility.
• Must have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
• Ophthalmology skills are required.

Required Licensure and Certification:

• Basic Life Support Certification – BLS.

Preferred:

• Certified Surgical Technician – CST

About generis tek: generis tek is a boutique IT/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client's most trusted business partner.