Job Description

This individual fills the role of surgical technologist in the Operating Room. Surgical Technologist I understand and demonstrate the knowledge of surgical procedures. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirms and/or assembles sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.

(30%)* Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.

(30%)* Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.

(10%)* Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.

Requirement description :

• 5+ Years of Experience - Required
• Open Heart Experience - Required
• BLS (AHA) and NBSTSA - Required
• Tertiary care center and/or designated level I or II trauma center experience - Required
  
• Travel experience - Highly Preferred

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)
• NBSTSA

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Every Third Weekend
On Call Requirements : 1-2 Call Nights per Week & Every Third Weekend

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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