ASC Surgical Tech

About the Role Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available. What You’ll Be Doing Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference. Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner. Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment. Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment. Operates mechanical, electrical and air‑powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times. Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked. Follows established policies and procedures for surgical counts. Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect. Demonstrates ability to create and maintain a sterile field. Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations. Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur. Wears appropriate attire in restricted area. Adheres to recommended traffic patterns. Demonstrates knowledge in the safe care and handling of instrumentation. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing standards and practices. Assists with inventory management. Assists with OR turnover and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling). Demonstrates familiarity with insurance procedures and verifies insurance information when scheduling procedures. Processes cash receipts according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with managed care plans and knows which plans/procedures require vouchers and/or preauthorization. Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair and reports to appropriate personnel. What We Expect from You High School Diploma. BLS certification required. Operating room experience (two years’ experience). Ambulatory surgery center experience. Urology and robotics experience preferred. Knowledge of regulatory standards. Electronic Medical Record experience. Reasoning ability: ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer skill: thorough knowledge of computer information systems. Physical Demands The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work Environment This job operates in a professional ambulatory surgery center environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Other Duties Note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What We Offer You Beyond competitive compensation, the well‑rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. Equal Opportunity Employer U.S.UrologyPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr