Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical TechnologistThe Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures. Responsibilities include:- Surgical prep: Scrubs into cases.- Ensures instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case.- Sets up cases ensuring that all instruments are thoroughly sterilized.- Maintains the sterile field during case set up.- Alerts the circulating nurse of any identified risks or variance from standard operating procedures.- During surgical cases: Passes instruments.- Assists physician as needed.- May be asked to assist physician to cut suture material.- May be asked to apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon.- Conducts instrument, sponge, and sharps counts.- Maintains sterile field throughout case.- Drapes and assists circulating RN with patient positioning.- Collaborates with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions.- Post case clean up: Works with circulating nurse and orderlies to perform post-case cleaning duties.- Responsible for gross decontamination of instruments including breaking down instruments for further cleaning.- Follows all standards for instrument transport and return.- Notifies appropriate leader if there are any damaged instruments at the end of the case.- Ensures the surgical suite is disinfected and ready for the next procedure.- Checks par levels and ensures the room is fully stocked for the next case.- Completes all mandatory education.- Maintains compliance with all HR and Employee Health requirements.- Follows all safe practices in the operating room and completes the age-specific annual assessment of competency documents.- Must be willing to assist in other specialties as needed.- Needs to be able to pass various cardiac and thoracic surgical cases.