Surgical Technician Non Certified - General Surgery

About the Role

This position is responsible for preparing and passing instruments and equipment for assigned surgical procedures in accordance with hospital and department standards. You will also carry out identified patient care needs delegated by an RN, Physician, or Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Uses the physician preference card as a starting point when pulling cases and setting up the OR, ensuring preference cards are kept up to date and complete.
• Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient, cooperating in team planning and execution.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and personal safety in all patient care situations.
• Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment, including proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies.
• Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies.
• Demonstrates competence in performing assigned patient care responsibilities to meet the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 or more years of experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Schedule

5 days, 8 hours per day.

Work Type

Full Time.