Senior Surgical Technologist Certified

Under general supervision assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub support, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during complex surgical procedures. Provides intraoperative care to surgical patients within the OR suite and serves as a clinical resource person to staff and surgeons

Education:
Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
Licensures/Certifications:
Heart Saver (CPR Certification).
Experience:
At least three years’ progressively responsible surgical technologist, and demonstrated proficiency in at least three surgical service areas.
Skills:
• Thorough knowledge of related anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in using Universal Precautions and adheres to OSHA guidelines when cleaning instrumentation.
• Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare operating room according to standard methods and guides.
• Ability to accurately identify large volumes of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ability to train and precept.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-operative duties:
• Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies such as drapes, sutures, sponges, electrosurgical devices, suction tubing, and surgical instruments according to procedure and physician preference card.
• Pre-assembles, adjusts and checks non-sterile equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order.
• Positions patient on the operating table and transports patients to and from surgery.
• Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the R.N.
Intra-operative duties:
• Assists in the most complex cases and regularly rotates among at least three specialties.
• Assists surgeon with draping of patient.
• Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to surgeons needs during the course of a variety of surgeries ranging from routine to the most complex.
• Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field. Connects drains and tubing.
• Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Sponges or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon. Assists with application of sterile dressing of operative site following closure.
• Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse as soon as possible.
• Assists with turn over of operating room in an effective manner.
Post-operative duties:
• Assists with the moving and transporting of patients to the PACU.
• Cleans and returns instruments, supplies, and equipment, and assures the working order of delicate instrumentation, including endoscopes and accessories by using the proper cleaning and storage protocol.
• Obtains stock and supplies for operating room, and assists in maintaining specialty procedure cards and instruments.
Training and Education:
Orients students, staff members and other health professionals.
Participates in presenting specialty surgery educational activities.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

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