Surgical Technician (PRN)

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Job description

Job Summary: Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by
Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator;
Assisting with placement of sterile drapes;
Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
Maintaining an organized sterile field;
Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and
Preparing sterile dressings.
Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Job Requirement

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

Required:

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft Word)

Preferred:

One-year perioperative services experience preferred

Certified surgical technologist (CST) preferred or comparable experience

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