What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Franklin Medical Center?
POSITION: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT: SURGERY
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
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JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a sterile field and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsible for preparing surgical instruments, ensuring operating room cleanliness, and supporting patients’ safety throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Surgery Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all Hospital departments, Physicians, and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Education and Training: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Work Experience: One (1) year of surgical technologist experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Physical Requirements:
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
DEPARTMENT: SURGERY
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents, the job requirements, and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a sterile field and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsible for preparing surgical instruments, ensuring operating room cleanliness, and supporting patients’ safety throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Surgery Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all Hospital departments, Physicians, and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare the operating room for surgery by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, drapes, and sterile solutions
- Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies during procedures
- Use retractors, suction, or other equipment to assist in procedures
- Maintain a sterile environment and monitor sterile techniques to prevent infection
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgery to ensure accuracy
- Ensure all surgical equipment is functioning properly
- Handle specimens appropriately and ensure they are sent to the Lab for analysis
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and transport as needed
- Decontaminate, clean and restock operating rooms and equipment after procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists for smooth workflow
- Respond promptly to changes during procedures and anticipate surgeon needs
- Comply with hospital policies and infection control practices
- Report all issues regarding instruments, equipment, patient care, etc. to the Surgery Director
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Work Experience: One (1) year of surgical technologist experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, and sterile technique
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Time management skills to quickly set up and turnover operating rooms to support surgical schedules
Physical Requirements:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Assist in moving or positioning patients, which may require coordinated team lifting
- Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and/or maneuvering up to 50 pounds, including patients, surgical trays, equipment, position aids, wheelchairs, patient beds, etc.
- Fine motor skills to handle delicate instruments and perform tasks with precision
- Good hand-eye coordination for passing tools, holding retractors, and using equipment
- Ability to observe details at a close range to identify instruments, monitor sterile field, read screens, medication labels, etc.
- Ability to clearly and quickly exchange and communicate information accurately and so others will understand
- Occasionally move about the department and facility to access various departments and patient care areas.
- Frequently position self to access and maintain equipment and provide patient care.
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
