Surgical Tech - Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures suite is adequately prepared for procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE:      The essential job functions of this position are preceded by an asterisk (*).

1. GENERAL (COMPETENCIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

1.01*    Prepares room appropriately with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Follows strict aseptic technique when opening, setting-up, scrubbing and preparing for procedures. Assures OR suite is prepared at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time, unless otherwise directed.

1.02*    Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Accurately

1.03*    Completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles), follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect counts, reports all discrepancies to entire surgical team and attempts to reconcile or corrects immediately.

1.04*    Maintains an orderly/sterile instrument field for efficiency following department standard set-up.

1.05*    Anticipates surgeon’s needs during procedure.

1.06*    Receives specimens from surgeon and assists nurse with documentation.

1.07*    Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures, checks PAR levels and restocks accordingly. Returns supplies not used in procedure.

1.08*    Follows written procedures for steam sterilization and follows guidelines necessity for chemical and biological monitoring. Accurately “flashes” instruments when necessary according to AORN guidelines and documents accordingly.

1.09*    Sterile field may never be left unattended.

1.10*    Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology. Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in an operating room. Basic computer knowledge.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Operating Room Technician Certification required and or meets one of the other 4 standards of the Association of Surgical Technologist (Texas Surgical Technologist Law). Current BLS Certification.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

OR Manager

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

HAZARDS:

x

Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals

x

Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy

x

Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold

x

Exposure to communicable diseases