Surgical Tech-EXPERIENCED ONLY Jefferson Highway

Job Duties

Performs direct patient care duties.
Organizes activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs of the department.
Competently cares for and provides services to patients/customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage with supervision of the staff nurse.
Communicates information pertaining to patient care needs to patients, family members and co-workers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
  Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies.
  Basic analytical skills.
  Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
• There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.