Surgical Tech

Surgical Technologist 

General Summary: 

The Surgical Technician assists the Surgical Team in organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities that occur in the surgical environment by performing assigned technical duties. Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for an expereinced certified surgical technologist.

Essential Job Functions*: 

• Individualizes preoperative planning and prepares for surgical intervention to meet the needs of each patient and physician by: 

• Reviewing physician preference cards 

• Consulting with the circulator 

• Having knowledge and understanding of operative anatomy and physiology 

• Knowing the common complications of surgical procedures 

• Prepares surgical suite/clinical area and all supplies/equipment to ensure environmental safety for patients and staff as demonstrated by: 
  -   Selecting appropriate supplies and equipment 

• Checking equipment for working order and reporting unsafe working conditions to the appropriate person 

• Helping in physical preparation of the clinical area 

• Verifying exposure to sterilization process 

• Opening supplies aseptically 

• Establishing and maintaining sterile field 

• Identifying principles and techniques of disinfecting, sterilization and environmental control 

• Assisting with efficient room turnover 

• Demonstrates competency of assigned functions and application of basic and current knowledge by: 

• Anticipating needs of the surgeon 

• Identifying breaks in the aseptic technique and reporting them 

• Displaying dexterity in the use of surgical instruments throughout procedures 

• Knowing the use of all needed equipment and supplies 

• Maintaining a neat and orderly field for procedures 

• Differentiating between clean, contaminated and sterile areas 

• Participating in counting according to policy 

• Participates in all aspects of Central Sterile including decontamination, wrapping, sterilization, and biological monitoring. 

• Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required. 

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job. 

• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors. 

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally. 

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.      

Qualifications: 

• Education  

Required:  High School Graduate. Successful completion of Surgical Tech program. 

• Work Experience 

Required:  Clinical experience in a health care setting. 

Preferred:  Previous experience as a surgical technician. 

• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations 

Required: Certification as a Surgical Technician. For Surgical Technicians 

• Other Skills/Knowledge 

Required:   Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient and staffing conditions.  Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments in times of need along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources. 

Computer literacy.  Ability to write clearly and concisely.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give and accept feedback in a constructive manner.