Surgical Technologist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparing for assigned surgical procedures:
• Consults with team members to identify individual patient needs
• Utilizes physician preference cards to check case carts and obtain appropriate instruments, equipment, suture, and supplies
• Utilizes available resources (e.g., experienced personnel, policy/procedure manuals, texts) to prepare for assignments
• Demonstrates resourcefulness when procedures are unusual or unfamiliar
• Collaborates with team members to improve/update preference cards or other resource information
• Prepares case set-up within an acceptable timeframe
• Scrubbs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure
• Maintains strict aseptic technique
• Prioritizes set-up
• Completes set-up according to accepted standards; i.e., neat, organized, accurate.
• Conserves supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates skill in performing intraoperative scrub responsibilities:
• Maintains strict aseptic technique throughout procedure
• Aids in appropriate prepping and draping according to procedure
• Maintains organized back table
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
• Demonstrates skill in the proper handling of instruments
• Consistently focuses attention on the surgical procedure
• Communicates with the team to promote smooth progression of the procedure
• Performs counts according to MAH policy/procedure
• Practices and promotes electro-surgical safety: adheres to policy/procedure
• Gives thorough, concise report at change of shift or whenever relieved from surgical procedure
• Conserves supplies and equipment: respects cost, environmental waste, and patient/personnel safety
• Respects patient's privacy
• Performs the scrub role for the following procedures representative of MAH Surgical Services case types:
• Vascular: Fem-pop bypass, AAA, Carotid A-V Fistula, Vein ligations
• Neuro: Lumbar laminectomy, Cervical laminectomy, Craniotomy, Burr holes, V-P shunt
• Plastic/Hand: Mini-fragment set, External fixation, Microscope Breast reduction, Implants
• Gyn: Laparoscopy, Ectopic Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy, D&E equipment, Hysteroscopy
• ENT: Tracheostomy, Nasal Bleeds, Sinus endoscopy, Mastoidectomy, Stapedectomy, Laryngoscopy, Tonsillectomy, Myringotomy/tubes
• Ortho: Richards hip, ODC A/O, Synthes Arthroscopy, ORIF, GU: Lithotripsy, Cysto, Retrogrades, TUR, continuous flow Ureteroscope, stents, Radical prostatectomy, Circumcision, Vasectomy
• General: Lap Chole, Bowel resection, Organ harvest, Breast surgery, Hernia repair, Port-a-cath, Cardiothoracic: Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Thoracotomy, Pacemaker
• Ophthalmology: Cataract, Entropion repair, R&R
• Podiatry: Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Operating room Technician Program, or equivalent preparation
• One year of Operating Room experience preferred
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be C.O.R.T. certified or eligible

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Walks and stands up to 90% of their work time
• Must be able to push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and lift 50 pounds
• Exposure to trace anesthetic gases and other chemicals in the environment
• Exposure to patient fluids and/or specimens throughout the work day
• Use of power tools during surgery is required
• Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection, gowns, gloves, and surgical masks
• Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation
• Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self

Pay Range

$34.50 - $51.27

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.