Surgical Technologist

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Surgical Technologist for their State College, PA location.


Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of the basic concepts necessary for the performance of the duties expected of the surgical technician.
• Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology and of the actions of pharmacologic agents.
• Identifies medications and solutions by name, dosage, and expiration date with a registered nurse.
• Identifies medications and solution by name and dosage when handing medication to surgeon.
• Applies the principles of asepsis and sterile technique in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a sterile field.
• Performs gowning, gloving and surgical scrubbing according to medical center policy.
• Assists with skin preparation and draping of patient.
• Assists with the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies.
• Understands the services provided to the patient in relation to their restoration of health.
• Prepares and possesses knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge, care, maintenance, and storage of special instruments and equipment.
• Checks sutures and supplies and assists with the case set-up.
• Updates surgeons' preference lists.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans or directs the cleaning and sterilizing of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Cleans and checks sterilizing apparatus according to safety plan for care of sterilizers.
• Operates sterilizer safely and documents accurately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
• Demonstrates organization, efficiency and speed in setting up a sterile field.
• Performs sharps, sponge and instrument counts.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions Policy, Medical Center Infection Control Policy, Medical Center and Surgery Center Policies and Procedures.
• Surgical Technologist for OUTPATIENT Surgery Center

• Must hold a current surg tech certification
• EMR Used: EPIC
• Minimum Years of Experience 2
• BLS/BCLS

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities