Surgical Technician - Certified

Job Summary:

Technicians are responsible for meeting the basic needs of patients in the surgical unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Functions and Duties:

• Performs adjustments to work assignments as necessary to achieve efficient and effective unit operation.
• Addresses and resolves customer complaints and/or concerns independently whenever possible.
• Sets up the operating room prior to surgery.
• Stocks surgical supplies.
• Sterilizes instruments, gowns, surfaces and other supplies .
• Check surgical machines and equipment.
• Transports patients to and from surgery.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Assists in control of organization resources .
• Participates and promotes activities regarding quality and process improvement.
• Delegates appropriately according to skill level.
• Anticipates, requests, and accepts assistance from others.
• Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.

Experience

• 2 years Operating Room experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is required.
• Current BLS (CPR) required .

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Physical Demands:

• Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time
• Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.
• Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics.

• Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices
• Requesting assistance is expected.
• Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment)
• Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures.
• Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses.
• Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
• Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
• Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings.
• Ability to adapt to continually changing environment.
• Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits
• Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members.
• Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft.