OR Surgical Tech | Shelby Surgical Services | PRN status

This position scrubs basic and advanced Operating Room procedures.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

• Surgical Technologist experience preferred in various areas.

• A minimum of one (1) of the following required:

  • Graduate of an approved school of Operating Room Technologist.

  • Military trained.

• Previous hospital experience with skills in a variety of cases performed preferred.

• Current AHA BLS Certification or must successfully obtain within two (2) months of hire.

• Surgical Technologist Certification through the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Participates in the planning process for surgical procedures.

• Accurately selects all equipment and supplies needed for surgical cases.

• Accurately sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and solutions as needed for procedure

• Utilizes proper application of the aseptic technique when opening surgical supplies to the sterile field, and while organizing the sterile supplies and equipment for procedures.

• Performs proper hand washing protocol, donning of sterile attire, and begin preparations for the surgical procedure per department procedures.

• Exhibits proper usage of surgical drapes to cover patients.  Maintains and exhibits highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.

• Ensures a safe environment for the patient by maintaining the integrity of the sterile field per department protocol.

• Evaluates all instrumentation and technical equipment to assure it is in proper and safe working condition.  Communicates faulty or broken instruments to Sterile Processing.

• Exhibits knowledge of the structure and function of the human anatomy and appropriate interventions to prevent and/or minimize trauma to the patient.

• Properly utilizes surgical instruments to assist the surgeon during the procedure.

• Participates in counts prior to, during and the end of a procedure per department procedures.

• Provides care to the patient in the application of dressings and while transferring the patient to the recovery area.

• Works in a calm and efficient manner and exhibits an excellent working knowledge of surgical asepsis and breaks in technique.

• Checks assigned specialty non-stock and stock supplies to ensure an adequate quantity is available for procedures per department procedures.

• Communicates issues in maintaining supply levels to appropriate stakeholder per department protocol.

• Collaborates with stakeholders in maintaining and updating the preference cards/pick lists. 

• Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking and completing all departmental competencies.

• Performs administrative duties, advises leadership of status changes, and works collaboratively in a team environment.

• Exhibits knowledge of medications used during the intra-operative period.

• Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and reacts accordingly. Efficiently passes the appropriate instrumentation, sutures and supplies to surgeons and/or assistant.

• Assists as directed in cutting sutures and keeping track of items such as sponges, needles, etc.

• Assists with the preparation and disposal of lab specimens as directed.  Assists team members with cleaning of room.

• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule: