What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical OR Tech position at Surgicenter of Kansas City?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Surgical OR Tech to assist with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of practice within the operating room. This role contributes to the company's mission and vision by assisting with direct patient care, observation, scrubbing, and assisting the surgeon at the operative field.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Maintain surgical asepsis in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
- 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, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (preferred)
- One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)
- Valid BCLS Certification upon employment
About Us:
Surgicenter of Kansas City has a respected reputation as a provider of ambulatory surgical care in the Midwest. Founded in 1978, it was the first freestanding ambulatory outpatient surgery center licensed in the state of Missouri. Today, we offer a state-of-the-art facility and the newest technologies. Performing around 350 cases a month, our specialties include orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, and general surgery. We are AAAHC accredited and top revenue-producing surgery center for Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.
