Surgical Technologist
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED
Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program
Experience/Skills
Possesses at least one year experience as a surgery tech
Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English
Accurately reads supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
Constantly walks, stands, bends, and stoops
Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys and patient beds
Lifts patients, heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and instrument sets weighing up to 20 pounds
Lifts surgical supplies above the head when necessary
Required Licenses/Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist
CPR
Working Conditions
Works in an air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%
Works in temperatures up to 85ºF-90ºF when assigned to assist with pediatric cases
Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty
Works in an environment with the potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and exposure to contagious diseases via blood and body fluids
Works in an environment with the potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic factors
Routine Responsibilities
Behavioral Expectations
Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
Pre-Op, Intra Op and Post Op Duties
Conducts identification of patient procedure
Readies patient for surgery
Prepares room, equipment, and supplies for procedure
Assists with patient positioning
Provides scrub services for major and minor surgical cases
Performs second assisting duties under the supervision of a qualified surgeon
Provides services for endoscopy procedures
Transports patients to designated area
Performs operating room sanitation tasks
Restocks rooms and supplies
Accepts other duties as assigned
Operating Room Materials Services Duties
Receives, sorts, decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes surgical items
Maintains cleaning equipment and sterilizers
Assembles and wraps instrument trays
Maintains stock levels
Technical Subject Matter Expert Duties
Updates surgeon preference cards
Inventories and orders specialty instruments & supplies unique to surgical service
Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment unique to surgical service
Department Specific Duties
Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care
Participates in the departmental quality improvement (SQM) activities
Meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements
Participates in student teaching activities
Upholds Nursing Services philosophy and objectives
Contributes to organizational effectiveness
Participates in opportunities for career growth and development
Works 8-10 hour shifts as assigned by the Surgical Services Coordinator
Accepts weekend, evening, and night on-call shifts assigned on a rotating basis
PRN/Varies as Needed