Surgical Tech - Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

Job Summary

Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.

Job Specific Duties

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens. 
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator. 
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care. 
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office. 
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card. 
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the "Time Out" process with the surgical team. 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program  
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
• Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions