Surgical Technologist

Kids Are Our Everything.

 

Department

10354 Operating Room

 

Pay Range

$32.41 - $64.31

 

 

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral member of the surgical team. As a member of this multidisciplinary team, the ST will collaborate with team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care in the peri-operative environment. This position works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse/circulating nurse . The ST functions in the scrub role providing assistance to the operating surgeon and assistants, preparing for the procedure and cleaning up afterward. The ST will demonstrate good peer and physician relationships to ensure high quality of patient care and to demonstrate professionalism in practice.

 

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED Communication skills training (inclusive of English, written and verbal skills). (Required) And
Vocational Education Graduate of a surgical technologist program. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years Graduate of a surgical technologist program or an OR training program. Experience as an Surgical Technologist preferred. (Required)
1 year Sterile Processing (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of aseptic technique.
Human relations and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate a surgical conscience at all times.
Collaborate with RN and physicians in developing a plan of care for each patient
Assists in the setup of the operative field with equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Assures all equipment is functioning before use.
Ability to identify the basic surgical instruments by type, function and name.
Understands the importance of verification of exposure to sterilization process, checking the integrity of sterile packaging, and opening of appropriate supplies
Ability to identify major types of surgical intervention materials (i.e. catheters, drains, sheeting material, grafting material, sutures, stapling devices) their preparation and usage in specific surgical procedures.
Demonstrates anatomical and physiological knowledge for specified surgical procedures.
Maintains a safe, organized, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and co-workers.
Demonstrated the ability to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
Uses supplies and disposables in a cost-effective manner to avoid waste
Supports the initiation and / or maintenance of preference cards to keep current
Serves as a clinical resource to support and develop peers

Required Licenses and Certifications
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities
Demonstrates competency as a Surgical Technologist

• Collaborates with RN and physician to develop a plan of care for each patient.

• Prepare the Operating Room for surgical procedures; open supplies and equipment on the sterile field based on the surgical procedures and child’s age.

• Identify and prepare basic sterile packs and trays.

• Scrubs for routine and complex procedures.

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, procedures, instrumentation, equipment and supplies by anticipating the surgical needs at the field.

• Demonstrates knowledge of process/procedure. Exhibits knowledge and ability to expertly identify, prepare, and operate standard and specialty equipment (drills, OR table, Jackson table, microscopes).

• Demonstrates competent equipment operation, specific to area of service, during initial orientation, as new equipment is acquired, and annually if designated as a department competency.

• Uses the appropriate method for care and handling of surgical instruments.

• Anticipates needs of the surgical team.

• Demonstrates dexterity and correctly passes instrumentation, supplies, medications and specimens to surgical team.

• Hands medications, irrigation solutions, and flushes to surgeon within the sterile field.

• Demonstrated good problem solving techniques related to supplies, instruments, equipment etc. in a timely organized manner

• Demonstrated the principles of aseptic technique.

• Maintains proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

• Follow principle of correct hand scrub, gown and glove self and intra-operative team members.

• Pass correct instrumentation, supplies, as needed by the surgical team.

• Prepare irrigation solutions, medications, flushes, and hemostatic agents (i.e. thrombin, floseal etc.) as needed by the surgical team

Demonstrates the knowledge