What are the responsibilities and job description for the EH - Surgical Technologist position at Exeter Hospital?
Assists surgical team before during and after surgery with equipment and supplies.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary training or equivalent experience
- CPR certified within 90 days of hire
- Medical Tech Registration
Major Responsibilities:
- Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand utilizing sterile technique.
- Performs sponge; sharps; etc. count with circulating RN ( if applicable).
- Assists surgeon with gowning and gloving; draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.
- Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.
- Maintains organized sterile field with equipment and supplies throughout procedure.
- Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.
- Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling/containing instruments; equipment; linen and disposable items.
- May assist; as directed by circulating RN; as second circulator in room.
- Picks cases and updates preference cards.
- Assists with special projects as requested.