Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures including but not limited to: thoracic, major vascular, general, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, and total joint replacement surgery;
• Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, etc.
• Responsible for fashioning a highly complex sterile field and identifying the required surgical items need for each procedure. Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups.
• In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy before the start of the procedure, end of procedure, or anytime a staff relief occurs.
• The incumbent must have in depth knowledge of each surgical item used during the procedure. Each item is inspected prior to the case to ensure the integrity of the equipment is intact, sterile and equipment is functional. Incumbent will have familiarity with each piece of equipment, be able to identify the equipment by name, and understand usage for surgical procedures.
• Incumbent must have knowledge of additional surgical equipment specific to each surgical service, such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment. microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment.
• Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Incumbent is knowledgeable in anatomy, stages of the surgical procedure and able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares prostheses and surgical devices during procedures.

Work Schedule: TBD, orientation begins with a tour of Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Tour is decided at the end of orientation (90 day period), and based on the needs of the department at that time.

Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician/ PD12591A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved