Job Summary: Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities: Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have at least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head.Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions. Check instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.Assist team members to place and position the patient on the table. Scrub arms and hands and don gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aid team to don gowns and gloves. Don personal protective equipment when required.Hand instruments and supplies to the surgeon, hold retractors, and perform other tasks as directed by the surgeon and circulating nurse during the operation. Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Put dressings on patients following surgery.Actively participate in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.Clean the operating room and assist in room turnover.Wash and sterilize equipment.Recommend to manager guidelines for the use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts, and supplies.Assemble/compile case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees but does not have the authority to hire, fire, or discipline. Grade 675
Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.Education High School Diploma/GED.License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support.Additional Requirements: Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate.Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role.Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Basic computer skills.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.Video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred.
#J-18808-Ljbffr