Surgical Technician Non-Certified-Surg General-Full Time

Responsibilities

• Mainters sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Uses physician preference card as a starting point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensures preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
• Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
• Cooperates in team planning and execution.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
• Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.
• Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
• Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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