Surgical Tech

Surgical Technologist# # General Summary:# The Surgical Technician assists the Surgical Team in organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities that occur in the surgical environment by performing assigned technical duties. Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for an expereinced certified surgical technologist. # Essential Job Functions*:# Individualizes preoperative planning and prepares for surgical intervention to meet the needs of each patient and physician by:# Reviewing physician preference cards# Consulting with the circulator# Having knowledge and understanding of operative anatomy and physiology# Knowing the common complications of surgical procedures# Prepares surgical suite/clinical area and all supplies/equipment to ensure environmental safety for patients and staff as demonstrated by:# -## Selecting appropriate supplies and equipment# Checking equipment for working order and reporting unsafe working conditions to the appropriate person# Helping in physical preparation of the clinical area# Verifying exposure to sterilization process# Opening supplies aseptically# Establishing and maintaining sterile field# Identifying principles and techniques of disinfecting, sterilization and environmental control# Assisting with efficient room turnover# Demonstrates competency of assigned functions and application of basic and current knowledge by:# Anticipating needs of the surgeon# Identifying breaks in the aseptic technique and reporting them# Displaying dexterity in the use of surgical instruments throughout procedures# Knowing the use of all needed equipment and supplies# Maintaining a neat and orderly field for procedures# Differentiating between clean, contaminated and sterile areas# Participating in counting according to policy# Participates in all aspects of Central Sterile including decontamination, wrapping, sterilization, and biological monitoring.# Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required.# Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.# Demonstrates hospital#s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.# Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.# Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.###### # Qualifications:# Education # Required:# High School Graduate. Successful completion of Surgical Tech program.# # Work Experience# Required:# Clinical experience in a health care setting.# # Preferred:# Previous experience as a surgical technician.# # Licensure/Certifications/Registrations# Required: Certification as a Surgical Technician. For Surgical Technicians# # Other Skills/Knowledge# Required:## Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient and staffing conditions.# Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments in times of need along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.# Computer literacy.# Ability to write clearly and concisely.# Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give and accept feedback in a constructive manner.#