About the job
- Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times.
- Takes corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
- Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials utilizing aseptic technique.
- Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per established protocols.
- Demonstrates basic operating room technical skills
- Participates in surgical cases in select areas as assigned.
- Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
- Prepares sutures/other specified supplies per Operating Room Information System preference cards.
- Obtains and safely assembles necessary equipment specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference and individual patient needs.
- Assists in opening sterile supplies Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set up for surgical procedures.
- Ensures equipment is functional; Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name.
- Ensures surgical items such as sponges, instruments are accounted for according to Operating Room policies and procedures.
- Ensures and notifies surgical team of incorrect processes of surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
- Ensures Personal Protective Equipment and biohazard waste procedures are adhered to.
- Collaboratively with all members of the health care team to ensure patient’s privacy is protected
- Restocks rooms according to the established par stock lists.
- Participates, actively, in unit/area meetings.
- Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students, research and community service.
- Treats patients, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
- Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
Other Information Required Job Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Progressive experience.
- Analytical ability.
- Communication skill in order to teach.
- Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
- Able to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
- Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical procedures
- Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment
- Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in specific surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all times. Assists nursing personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated.
- Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments.
Preferred Job Qualifications Physical Demands:
- Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
- Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.