What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Regent Surgical?
About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About The Role
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About The Role
- The Surgical Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention.
- Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.
- Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Prepare sterile operating rooms for surgeries by setting up instruments and equipment.
- Sterilize equipment and maintain an inventory of surgical supplies.
- Assist in preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
- Provide support during surgery by passing instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
- Track surgical supplies and maintain a sterile environment throughout the procedure.
- Stay updated on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, surgical assistants, nurses, and other team members.
- Help ensure high-quality patient care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification required & one or more years of experience in a surgical setting
- REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of
- patients served in the Center.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
- Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
- Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
- Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.