Surgical Technician

Company Busy Atlanta Eye Center Job Title Surgical Technologist Supervision Received Physician and/or Registered Nurse General Summary Of Duties Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams that most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Education / Experience / Requirements Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program; or have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the Armed Forces; or are completing duties related to their employment by the federal government; or have equivalent training or experience. Prefer 1–2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting; may accept 0–2 years of clinical experience in a related field. Must be certified in Basic Life Support. Must be certified to perform CPR with 0–2 years of clinical experience in a related field. Essential Functions Prepare and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures. Help prepare the operating room before an operation by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Follow state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients. Perform pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body. Complete a safety check prior to the start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment and check to ensure it is working properly. Assist with patient preparation, transport to the procedure room, and positioning on the procedure table. Drape the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed. Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Retract, cut sutures, and perform other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure. Participate in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments based on the type of procedure performed. Help prepare specimens and assist with the disposition of specimens. Apply dressings. Assist with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher after the procedure. Cleans and restocks the procedure room. Pull supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures. Assist with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management. Assist with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical / Mental Demands Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients. Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone. Ability to use a computer keyboard and view a computer monitor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles 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. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the nursing process. Use recognized channels of communication. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co‑workers, and other health team members. Environmental/Working Conditions Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and/or weekend work. Surgical technologists work in clean, well‑lit, cool environments. They may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Health Savings Account with an employer contribution. Life Insurance. PTO. 401(k) retirement plan with a company match. And more. 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 HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC