Technologist, Surgical Certified

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Participates in the Implementation of the plan of care by:
  • utilizing appropriate surgeon preference cards;
  • anticipating supplies and equipment needed for assigned surgical procedure;
  • assembling surgical supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
  • preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
  • performing accounting procedures in concert with RN circulator, to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items;
  • assisting with placement of sterile drapes;
  • protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects;
  • providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
  • maintaining an organized surgical field;
  • participating in pre-incision “Time Out” and “Post Procedure “Sign Out” and performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level;
  • assisting with obtaining specimens and ensuring proper labeling, preparation and handling;
  • appropriately labeling each medication dispensed on the surgical field;
  • ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions ad needed;
  • preparing sterile dressing;
  • providing appropriate hand-off communication to oncoming team member.
• Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transports them to decontamination pickup area.
• Assist with post-procedure cleaning operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for other subsequent cases.
• Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
• Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
• Able to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Possesses knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
• Precepts new and incumbent employees to the scrub role.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Complies with annual requirements.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology, or equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year perioperative experience required. Minimum five (5) years' perioperative experience if equivalent training as a Surgical Technician was obtained through the Armed Forces, preferred.
• Knowledge And Skills: Critical thinking, math, and basic computer skills. Able to process requests. Works as a team player. Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions. Excellent oral and communication skills. Decision making and problem solving. Able to read, write, see and hear English.
• Licenses, Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), through The National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistant (NBSTSA). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.