Surgical Tech

Job Summary

Shift: Rotating
Job Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing the operating room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, performing the surgical handscrub, setting up procedures and maintaining the sterile field intraoperatively.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to maintain equipment and insure supplies are available for surgical procedures.
• Assists in positioning and draping of patient for surgical procedures.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase.
• Is responsible for the care of instruments/equipment during the intraoperative phase and postoperative phase, as necessary.
• Follows written procedures for steam, and sterrad sterilization.
• Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment, instruments or procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in the care of specimens, accurately handling specimens at all times.
• Accurately completes operating room sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count reporting all discrepancies to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
• Adheres to policy utilizing sponge accounting system.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.
• Protects the patient’s dignity and right to privacy closely observing the patient with minimal disturbance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Responds effectively in a prompt, precise and professional manner in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to respond within 30 minutes when on call.
• Assists with the orientation of students and new personnel to the department as assigned.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Assumes responsibility for own learning and clinical competence.
• Is punctual and reports to work when scheduled.
• Returns from breaks on time.
• Completes .edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date.
• Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
• Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum Experience/Skills: Minimum of two (2) years recent experience as a Surgical Technologist required
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified); Certification in specialty preferred