MH Surgical Tech

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and skill when assisting the surgical team throughout the procedure.


• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy for surgical procedures anticipates supplies needed and had supplies available when needed.


• Adhere to aseptic techniques practices correcting breaks in technique if they occur.


• Performs sponge sharps and instruments counts according to MH&MC policy and procedure.


• Prepares the room with appropriate instruments supplies and equipment before the procedure and prepares the instruments for the decontamination process removes unused supplies and equipment and restocks the room.


• Handles specimens appropriately identifying them correctly.


• Managers repair of instruments and equipment obtains loaners if necessary notifies appropriate personnel and follows up when necessary.


• Participates with the OR team to identify the patient procedure and the side/site of surgery according to MH&MC policy and procedure.


• Employee will comply with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.


• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.


• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.


• Is reliable in respect to attendance.


• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.


• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.


• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services formal educational programs other work groups and on-the-job training).


• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.


• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.


• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.


• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.


• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.


• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION:

• High School education or equivalent.

• Surgical Tech certification required. BLS Certification required.

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and skill when assisting the surgical team throughout the procedure.


• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy for surgical procedures anticipates supplies needed and had supplies available when needed.


• Adhere to aseptic techniques practices correcting breaks in technique if they occur.


• Performs sponge sharps and instruments counts according to MH&MC policy and procedure.


• Prepares the room with appropriate instruments supplies and equipment before the procedure and prepares the instruments for the decontamination process removes unused supplies and equipment and restocks the room.


• Handles specimens appropriately identifying them correctly.


• Managers repair of instruments and equipment obtains loaners if necessary notifies appropriate personnel and follows up when necessary.


• Participates with the OR team to identify the patient procedure and the side/site of surgery according to MH&MC policy and procedure.


• Employee will comply with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.


• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.


• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.


• Is reliable in respect to attendance.


• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.


• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.


• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services formal educational programs other work groups and on-the-job training).


• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.


• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.


• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.


• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.


• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.


• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION:

• High School education or equivalent.

• Surgical Tech certification required. BLS Certification required.