Certified Surgical Technician (PRN)

Description Job Details Job Title Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN) Supervision Received Physician and/or Registered Nurse General Summary Of Duties Surgical technologists, also called "scrubs" or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Education / Experience / Requirements A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program. Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field. Total Joint/orthopedic experience is not required but preferred. Certified or certification pending. Essential Functions Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Follows facility regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body, and medical equipment. Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, adjusts and checks it to ensure it is working properly. Gets patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Transports patients to the operating room, helps position them on the operating table, and covers them with sterile surgical drapes. Observes patients’ vital signs, checks charts, and assists the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Holds retractors, cuts sutures, and helps count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. Operates sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and helps operate diagnostic equipment. After an operation, helps transfer patients to the recovery room and cleans and restocks the operating room. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication. Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members. Physical / Mental Demands Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lit, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. Benefits 401(k) retirement plan with a company match Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Novamed