SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (OR/PACU)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Salary Range: $19.06 - $22.88/Hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**

** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scrubs daily, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and
  complex types of surgeries which may include:
  • General Surgery - Laparoscopic and Open Cholecystectomies with
    Common Duct Exploration, Laparoscopic and open Nissen
    Fundoplication’s, Appendectomies, Hernias, Thyroidectomy, etc.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology - Caesarian Sections, Hysterectomies, Dilatation & Curettage, Tubal Ligations, Laparoscopic Procedures, Cystoscopies, Hysteroscopy, major Pelvic Reconstruction, etc.
  • Urology – Cystoscopies, etc.
  • Minor Orthopedic & Podiatry - Carpal Tunnel Release, Ulnar Nerve Transposition, PIP and MP Joint Replacement, Toe Amputations, Bunionectomies, foot and leg (AKA & BKA) amputations, etc.
  • Thoracic surgery - Emergency trauma cases, thoracoscopy and thoracotomy, etc.
  • ENT - Myringotomies, typmanoplasties, septoplasties, rhinoplasties, etc.
  • Ophthalmology - Cataract extractions, pterygiums, etc.
  • Endoscopic Procedures – EGD, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, etc.
• Supplies surgeons with proper instruments, sutures, sponges, and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory in specific services and areas as assigned, i.e., suture, laparoscopic supplies and other specialty equipment.
• Ascertain with the professional nurse the accuracy of the sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures, as well as to gown and glove the surgeons and their assistants.
• Prepares the sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions as needed for surgical procedures.
• Check to see that the equipment is in good working order, i.e., Electrosurgical Units, Oscillating and Saggital saws, Laparoscopic equipment with camera and TV monitor, light sources, and all Cysto/Uteroscopic equipment.
• Assist surgical team as needed with administration of life saving measures i.e., oxygen, emergency supplies for the physician and/or anesthetist as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintain highest standards of sterile technique during procedure.
• Assist in draping the sterile field (back table, mayo stand, OR table, etc.).
• Assist in preparing the room and equipment for the next patient.
• Take initiative in reporting equipment in need of repairs and low levels of supplies.
• Disassemble and reassemble surgical instruments, other equipment requiring cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Correct breaks in aseptic techniques by any person, e.g., physician, medical student, or nursing personnel in an appropriate manner to provide optimum patient care.
• Assist in the establishment and updating of surgeons on procedural cards for surgical reference/preference.
• Complete all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
• Use and evaluate new supplies and equipment for future purchase or replacement of other supplies. Then present evaluations to the operating room staff and supervisor.
• Check patients' charts, identify patient, and verify surgery to be performed with consent forms.
• Assist the Nurse/Surgical team in translating key information of medical importance to the patient and family as needed.
• Rotate with other team members in taking operating room stand-by calls for emergency during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Act as an assistant to the surgeon during the operation under direct supervision of that surgeon.
• Assist surgeon in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions to carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Assist, promote, and support compliance with established CMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

One (1) year of experience as a Surgical (Scrub) Technician.

Education:

Certification from accredited school of Surgical Technician/Technology or an additional one (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technician.

Obtain valid certification as a Surgical (Scrub) Technician or Surgical (Scrub) Technologist within one (1) year from date of hire.

Valid American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

** Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to felicia.davis@fdihb.org**

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Salary : $19 - $23