OR SURGICAL TECH ORTHO Full Time Days

About the role

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and keeps the circulating nurse informed throughout a procedure.

Maintains high standards and quality in facilitating cost savings and containment.

Supports customer and employee satisfaction activities; maintains good relationships with physicians, management, other departments, and staff; and responds to complaints in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique of the entire surgical team and takes immediate corrective action for any breaks in technique.
• Identifies and reports environmental concerns to management and ensures adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
• Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment and assists with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.
• Promotes a safe environment and takes appropriate action in emergency situations, controlling hazards that may endanger patients, visitors, and employees.
• Maintains compliance with CDC isolation guidelines, uses PPE appropriately, and performs hand washing according to policy, adhering to all infection control practices.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Provides assistance and support to members of the surgical team as needed.
• Aids in the safe and efficient operating room turnover times and directs ancillary personnel during room turnover.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Basic skills related to aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry.
• Up-to-date knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies to hand surgeons the correct tools during surgeries.
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and laws at various jurisdictional levels.
• Ability to understand and process surgeon dictated instructions and directions.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate clear communication skills, strong anticipatory skills, and concentration to detail.
• Assembly of mechanical devices and knowledge of fundamental human anatomy.
• Must be able to work well with multiple team members.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule and adapt to change.
• Organizational skills, customer relations, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in grammar/spelling, and the ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• Keyboarding (manual) and computer (visual) skills.
• Ability to multitask and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate
• Field of Study: N/A
• Work Experience: 1+ years relevant experience

Skills

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Techinician in Surgery - Certified (NTSC)

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, and more.

Pay

$24.45 - $45.46

Schedule

Full time

Shift: Day