Surgical Tech PRN

About the Role

To scrub and assist the surgeon on all operative cases. Must have special knowledge of individualized cases and physician’s preferences with the aid of a preference card.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology OR 2 years experience
• Current CPR certification
• Experience in which progressive leadership, administrative, and clinical competencies have been demonstrated, preferably with a minimum two years in the operating room
• Management experience desirable
• Current certification in BCLA or ability/commitment to achievement of certification within 60 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing the physical and environmental needs of the patient and participates in planning perioperative care
• Ensures patient comfort and safety measures are maintained
• Anticipates special needs, equipment, and supplies for the patient relative to an accurate physical assessment of the patient by a nurse
• Assists in preparing the operative suite for surgery, checking supplies, equipment, and instrumentation
• Assists in cleaning the operating room between cases, as necessary
• Ensures availability of adequate supplies and instruments for posted cases and assists in opening room in a sterile fashion
• Utilizes surgeon preference cards to check with each case and updates as needed
• Assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure with a high degree of efficiency, addressing physician and patient needs during the case
• Recognizes the need and obtains assistance for the initiation of emergency measures
• Assures that the contaminated case routine is followed according to written policy
• Assists in draping to provide a sterile field
• Conscientiously observes and reports any breaks in sterile technique to the attending surgeon and R.N. circulator
• Ensures that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
• Assures that sponge, needle, and instrument counts are correct before the patient leaves the operating room
• Utilizes non-chargeable items in a cost-effective manner
• Assists in moving patient to stretcher after case
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment within the operative suite
• Provides specimens to circulating nurse, identifying tissue and site of specimen
• Assists circulating nurse during local procedures as assigned
• Restocks assigned room at the end of each day
• Helps to restock sterile supply room as needed
• Pulls cases for the next scheduled day as needed
• Assists in completing monthly work assignment sheet
• Assists in orienting new staff members to the unit
• Maintains good relationships and communicates well with patients, families, staff, and physicians
• Communicates with and provides assistance for surgeons and other personnel in a kind and courteous manner
• Follows chain of command regarding intra- or interdepartmental problems
• Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous upgrading of skills
• Maintains constructive attitude
• Reports to work as scheduled, on time with no unexcused absences
• Accurately records daily arrival and departure through use of time clock
• Notifies department in advance of tardiness or absence
• Willingly accepts assignments and performs effectively on a daily basis
• Adheres to dress code
• Requests vacation and other time off according to department and center policy
• Works overtime as needed or assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attends required inservices annually as well as programs to enhance clinical skills
• Maintains current knowledge of advances in surgery, anesthesia, and the perioperative field
• Maintains current knowledge of medical/legal trends in operating rooms
• Evaluates suggestions objectively, accepts constructive criticism, and seeks guidance as needed
• Able to request assistance when needed
• Uses good posture and body mechanics when lifting or putting physical stress on the body

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to move upper extremities within full range of motion as well as stoop and bend at 90 degrees
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Minimum amount of heavy lifting for this position; must lift instrument trays, move equipment, and assist with the transfer of patients from one location to another

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposure risk to bloodborne pathogens is great

Language Skills

• Speaking voice that has good quality and tone; speech that is understandable
• Additional language desirable