Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech contributes to the company's mission and vision by assisting with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of practice within the operating room.

This may include:

• Direct patient care and observation
• Scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field
• Surgical room turnover between cases
• Collection and recording of pertinent clinical data in the medical record
• Consistent collaboration with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making

Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with Association of Surgical Technologists. Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments. Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.

Responsibilities

Assist in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces. Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, 'pulling cases' accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (preferred). One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center).

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred. Valid BCLS Certification upon employment. Online certification not acceptable.