Certified Surgical Tech

Job Summary

Position Summary: Certified surgical technician providing intra-operative support. Assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the written individualized Physician Preference Card for the surgical procedure.
• Coincides with circulating nurse to supply, equipment, and instruments for designated surgical procedures.
• Conducts and documents sponge, instrument, and needle counts.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of current surgical scrub technology and medical terminology.
• Coincides with circulating nurse to consistently evaluate case progress and patient's safety.
• Properly operates and documents operation of all equipment utilized.
• Adheres to safety precautions during use of electrosurgical units, lasers, and any surgical equipment.
• Handles and labels specimens.
• Participates in other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
• Minimum Requirements: Education - Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech; Experience - Knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation; Licensure/Certification - Certification as a Surgical Tech, CPR.
• Preferred Requirements: Experience - Two years of hospital surgical experience.