What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staffing Agency Surgical Technologist position at BryanLGH Medical Center?
GENERAL SUMMARY :
- This position will be used for staffing agency employees only.Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the operating room (OR) while maintaining a professional and efficient manner; assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS : 1.
- Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.2.
- Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.3.
- Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.4.
- May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician / PA / APRN.5.
- May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.6.
- Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.7.
- Safely and efficiently passes surgical instruments and supplies in the operating room (OR) and labor and delivery room (LDR); properly identifies, preserves and manages tissue and fluid specimens and cultures.8.
- Manages supplies, instruments and equipment appropriately according to Medical Center procedure.9.
- Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient including transporting and positioning; counts / preps surgical instruments and supplies.10.
- Delivers medications (drugs or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart.11.
- Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from a Surgical Technology program required. Surgical Technologist Certification desired. Prior experience working as a Surgical Technologist required.OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS : Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Learn More
