Surgical Technician

Job Description

Responsibilities / Duties :

• Assist the RN in implementing a care plan for the patient in the Operating Room.
• Performs scrub duties under supervision of the RN.
• Maintains strict Aseptic Technique.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs and provides instruments, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Organizes and maintains instrumentation and supplies.
• Provides patient safety in all aspects of job activities.
• Monitors use of counted items (sponges and sharps), assists the circulating nurse in counting and alerts the nurse to any discrepancies.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control policies.
• Sets OR Room up before the case – wipe down surfaces, assemble and check equipment for proper functioning and availability.
• Open supplies for procedure using strict aseptic technique.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Assists in transporting patients to the OR and ensuring their comfort.
• Checks inventory and equipment, reports shortages and defective equipment to the appropriate personnel
• Performs proper decontamination, and processing of instrumentation for sterilization following AAMI standards.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for the procedure.
• Stocks ‘wall closet’ supplies and warming closet.
• Check case carts.
• Pull case carts for the next day procedure.
• Copy daily schedule and distribute.
• Obtain drugs from Anesthesia work room.
• Prepare the procedure room for the day with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and monitor supplies to ensure availability.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Ensure a safe patient environment.
• Interact with patients and ensure their comfort.
• Assist with different procedures (i.e.; radiofrequency).
• Have working knowledge of medications used by physicians.
• Turn room over after cases and prepare for following procedure.
• Prepare room for following day.
• Clean and stock Anesthesia Cart when necessary.
• Maintain supplies – place, receive orders and put stock away.
• In the absence of the Lead Tech, may interact with sales personnel regarding supplies, maintain equipment and send out for repair / exchange, file booking sheets and ensure necessary supplies / equipment are available for cases one week in advance, and ensure PO pricing is accurate.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment
• Sterilize equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines and AAMI guidelines.
• Assist PACU Scheduling Coord. by putting charts together and affixing stickers.
• May be asked to help prepare the wet lab for demonstrations.
• Ensure equipment and supplies needed for the demo are available and in good working order.

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