Surgical Equipment Technologist - Main Operating Room - Full Time - Days

Supports the daily activity of the operating room through surgical technologist’s knowledge of surgical procedures and coordination/implementation of supply/instrument activities.  Demonstrates competency and possesses the technical skills to scrub cases.

 

Other responsibilities include the role as a preceptor to O.R. staff, plans in-services with the O.R. Educator, liaison between O.R. and Central Service.  Maintains positive customer relations; focus is on providing the necessary equipment and supplies to do the case.

General Duties

Checks daily schedule

Reviews surgical schedule to clarify surgical routine; updates preference lists.

Reviews resources to ensure equipment is accessible.

Ensures all items needed for the case are present. Obtains physician’s special instrument prior to the start of the case

Coordinates equipment usage in the operating room

Maintains working order of equipment. 

Assists in the development and implementation of new technology:

Coordinates equipment needs for surgical procedure with sales representatives.

Assist with conducting product evaluations

Participate in surgical procedures when necessary.

• 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. 

• Cleanses operative site.

• Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

• Assists and/or applies sterile dressing

• Assists with patient transfer to bed/stretcher:

• Processes case cart: Disassembles table(s) contents and instruments, and places in proper receptacles for cleaning. Sends (appropriate) instruments to CSR and/or clean up room for terminal cleaning.

 

Communication 

Acts as a resource to the Operating Room staff to assist with operational compliance of equipment relating to safety, maintenance and proper functioning of equipment.

Works closely with Surgical Booking staff in resolving equipment conflicts.

Works with Central Service Tech I to ensure requests for special supplies or equipment are available for scheduled procedures.

Coordinates the borrowing and loaning of supplies and equipment when necessary.

Communicate with physician offices when necessary to prepare for surgical procedure.

Communicate with product representative when necessary to support the surgery department.

Notifies O.R. staff of changes that may affect surgical cases and workflow.

Ensures communication made to surgeon prior to the start of the case if any supplies and/or equipment are unavailable. 

Effectively communicates pertinent information to relief personnel so as to provide safe continuity of care.

 

Leadership

Participates in educational activities of the unit:

Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

Participates/plans unit in-services as appropriate.

Promote an environment of cooperation and teamwork

Willing to share knowledge with others.

Serves as a role model.

Recognizes and acknowledges peer accomplishments.

Participates in committee work pertinent to Nursing Service and the O.R.

Identifies and utilizes feedback in identifying own learning needs. 

Participates in educational activities of the unit:

Assists in the orientation of new personnel.   Participates/plans unit in-services as appropriate.

Communicates procedures and equipment needs with the Central Service Department.

 

Productivity 

Works closely with the management to monitor and control surgical inventory expense.

Takes initiative to help others.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change.

Understand fiscal responsibility by utilizing time , equipment, and supplies appropriately.

Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.  Is knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tas