Surgical Technologist, Endoscopy

The Surgical Technologist 1 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under general supervision.

Surgical Case Preparation

• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well-organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to be able to consistently follow proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for the counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
  
  

Quality & Patient Safety

• Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
  
  

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover time.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with after hours clerical OR desk duties by answering phones and taking messages.
• Able to take call for assigned department within four (4) months of hire, if required by facility.
  
  

Other Duties as Assigned

• Other duties as assigned are completed.
  
  

Experience: No experience

Education: Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)

Special Skills: Communication, customer service, computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Licensure: BLS certification