Sr Surgical Technician - Main Operating Room

Job Summary

About the role

This position assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Expert support, assistance, and maintenance of instruments and equipment are essential responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train, and report on the work of one or more other Surgical Technicians.
• Coordinate equipment configuration for ease of use.
• Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions.
• Check instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality before the start of the case.
• Assist with setting up and using equipment during procedures.
• Aid in allocating equipment for procedures on a daily basis.
• Assist with positioning the patient on the table.
• Scrub arms and hands and don protective gear such as gown and gloves.
• Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff.
• Aid in putting on gowns and gloves.
• Don personal protective equipment when required.
• Hand instruments and supplies to the surgeon, hold retractors, and perform other tasks as directed.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after the operation according to hospital policy.
• Put dressings on the patient post-surgery.
• Participate actively in meeting patient safety goals to promote quality and safe patient care.
• Clean the operating room and assist in room turnover.
• Wash and sterilize equipment.
• Recommend guidelines for equipment use, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts, and supplies.
• Assemble/comply case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.
• Willingness to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Skills

• Expert support and assistance of surgical team.
• Maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Coordination of equipment configuration.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$53.56 - $57.75 / hour

Schedule

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