Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 25-34

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, who is immediately available, participate as a member of the perioperative nursing team. Perform preoperative holding area duties; perform direct and indirect perioperative nursing tasks for pediatric and adult patients having surgical and endoscopy procedures; assist the RN in the preoperative holding and assist anesthesia personnel. Demonstrate competence in Central Sterile.

Under the supervisor of a qualified surgeon, perform the second assisting duties during the surgical procedure. Perform all tasks in a manner that is cost-effective without compromising quality of care; participate in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities; meet hospital continuing education and certification requirements. Work 8-hour shift assigned and take call as assigned on a rotating basis.

PER DIEM POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training. Certified as a surgical technologist or in pursuit of certification. Current CPR certification. One year experience as an operating room technician. Must have good communication skills, verbal and written.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Preoperative Duties :

• Identify the patient.
• Ensure that extraneous objects such as jewelry and prostheses have been removed from the patient.
• Transport patients to the surgical suite.
• Performs shave preps.
• Review the preoperative checklist in accordance with OR policy and procedure.
• Take and record vital signs and report deviations to physician or registered nurse.

Intraoperative Duties :

Postoperative Duties :