Purpose of Position
Assists in a variety of surgical procedures/operations under the direct supervision of the surgeon, anesthesiologist/CRNA and the professional registered nurse.
Description
- Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
- Demonstrates a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control and sterility and uses this knowledge in assisting the Registered Nurse and Surgeon to provide a safe surgical environment which supports quality patient care.
- Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions.
- Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care.
- Able to perform the scrub technician functions for all services and specialties.
- Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary to ensure proper working condition.
- During surgery passes instruments, and other sterile supplies to surgeon and surgeon’s assistants.
- Holds retractors, cuts sutures, helps count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments.
- Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Assists in applying surgical dressings.
- Ensures availability of surgeon and case specific instrumentation and equipment following department protocol and surgeon’s preference cards.
- Assists in transporting patients to the Operating Room and helps position patients on the Operating Room table.
- Understands and uses the appropriate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
- Understands the specific use and functioning of all supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
- May operate sterilizers. Lights, suction, and help with diagnostic equipment.
- Under the direction of the surgeon and Registered Nurse, accurately and safely prepares and labels medications during the “surgical procedure.”
- Assists in transferring patients to the recovery area.
- May assist in turnover and restocking the operating room for the next surgical procedure.
- Respects patients’ inherent right to privacy, dignity and safety.
- Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient.
- Assumes responsibility for orientation of new Operating Room employees, as required.
- Understands the importance of teamwork, consideration and cooperation.
- Works in conjunction with Registered Nurse to update and maintain equipment and instrumentation of specialty services.
- Participates in unit staff meetings, in-service programs and educational programs relative to career development.
- Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers.
Qualifications
- Graduate of Surgical Technology course
- Certification preferred
- Must read, write, speak and understand the English language
Schedule Details
64PP (32 Hrs per week) Rot Days/Eves, 7a-3p, 10a-6p, Occ Weekends & Rot Holidays. On Call Coverage Required (Mon-Fri: 6p-7a, Sat: 7a-7a, Sun: 7a-8a, & Rot Holidays)
Organization
Falmouth Hospital Association
Primary Location
Massachusetts-Falmouth
Department
FHA-Operating Room
Annual/Hourly
Hourly
Hiring Pay Range
21.54 - 42.09
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