Surgical Technologist Job Description

Surgical Technologist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field;
• Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures;
• Duties may also include functioning in the OR core and turning over rooms;
• This is a 1.0 FTE NIGHT shift position (10 hour shifts);
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care.? Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed;
• Facilitates room turnover time;
• Performs treatments per protocols;
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building.? Serves as a resource to other team members;
• Assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating theater;
• Participation in team meetings;
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required;
• Operates sterilizers as assigned and provides quality control documentation;
• Performs a variety of tasks;
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedures;
• On-call Rotation is required.

Requirements:

• BLS certified;
• Employed as a Surgical Technologist for eighteen months minimum;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field;
• Knowledge of CVOR instrumentation as it relates to specific cardiac surgical procedures and other procedures as needed;
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program ( some staff grandfathered due to change in this requirement );
• Must have good interpersonal skills (talking, listening, patience, judgment, initiative, ability to relate with others);
• Current BLS Certification;
• CABG and cardiac procedures;
• Current CPR or within 30 days of employment;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow exact protocols;
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or 3 years recent experience working as a surgical technician in an acute care setting;
• Current ORT certification;
• Performs duties in a capacity of “surgical” technician as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures;
• Knowledgeable of anatomy and physiology.