Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• State Licensure

Job Details

• Job Responsibilities:
• - Checks daily assignment.
• - Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
• - Utilizes resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
• - Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the case are present.
• - Obtains physician’s special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case.
• - Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.
• - Knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• - Under the surgeon’s supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.
• - Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N.
• - At the end of procedure assist with site care.
• - Cleanses operative site.
• - Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

Job Requirements

• - 2 years of experience minimum.
• - Has contact with physicians, families, and other hospital personnel related to care of assigned patients.
• - Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
• - Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
• - Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
• - The Surgical Technologist demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• - The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• - The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• - The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• - The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.

Additional Details

• Preferred Skills & Experience: - N/A

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