Certified Surgical Technologist, 40 hpw

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Core Values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence in all interactions and communications.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills in preparing for surgical procedures.
• Prepares instruments, supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.
• Incorporates personal integrity and surgical conscience into all aspects of performance.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and perioperative team in order to implement the care plan for the patient’s procedure.
• Collaborates in a positive manner with central sterilization staff
• Ensures environmental safety for patients and personnel by wearing appropriate surgical attire and personal protective equipment, anticipating the needs of the patient and the perioperative team and maintaining aseptic technique.
• Actively participates in universal protocol and time out processes according to policy.
• Initiates proper procedure for sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Ensures proper care and handling of specimens.
• Initiates proper procedure for care and handling of medications on the sterile field.
• Ensures proper care, labelling and handling of equipment and instrumentation.
• Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressing material as directed by the surgeon
• Cleans and prepares instruments for decontamination and sterilization.
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills with Meditech and ORM to print preference cards/schedules as needed.
• Serves as a preceptor/mentor to new operating room staff.
• Attends staff meetings, inservices and continuing education opportunities to augment learning.
• Maintains patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

Education/Experience Required

• Possesses organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient computer skills – Meditech, ORM
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment.
• Ability to work at an efficient and quick pace.
• Ability to work in surgical services environment.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.

Registration/Certification

• Certified Operating Room Technician.
• AHA BLS Certification

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs.
• There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting.
• Constant use of hearing, sight and speech.
• Frequent use of smell and touch.
• Frequent keyboard and telephone use.
• Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$27.65 – $49.45