Surgical Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.

Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure;Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator;Assisting with placement of sterile drapes;Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;Maintaining an organized sterile field;Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; andPreparing sterile dressings.

Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.Assist with postprocedural cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION: Level 1: Associates degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited program ORGraduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology ORTwo (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of formal education).

Level 2: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) ORFour (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of certification).

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Level 1: Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (if not meeting formal education requirements).

Level 2: Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital (if meeting CST certification requirement) ORFour (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital (in lieu of certification).

Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word) WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically demanding, high-stress environmentExposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals and other hazardous materials, radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and pulling heavy objectsFull range of body motion including handling and lifting patientsManual and finger dexterityHand and eye coordinationStanding and walking for extensive periods of timeLifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 poundsCorrected vision and hearing to within normal rangeWorking under stressful conditions REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Abil...