Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technician

Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that Surgery Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.

Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment. Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing. Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice. Can identify emergency situations and exercises judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.

Performs scrub duties and maintains sterile supplies and sterile technique. Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctors preference lists. Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases. Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy. Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis. Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice. Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Cares for instruments and equipment. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safety. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical services. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing. Demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Has experience in surgeries support within the surgical team. Has experience in life support situations related to surgical care. Has experience in sterile field management. Has experience in sterilization processes and requirements. Has experience in supervision within surgical services (within ORT scope).

Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program. OR Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past Six (6) months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam). OR Two (2) years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last Three (3) years. High School Diploma or GED is required. Graduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist program is required. Training in the US military may substitute for the completion of the formal surgical technologist training. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.