Surgical Technologist

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients. Assists the perioperative nurse with patient care, prepares and maintains supplies in the operating room (OR), ensures that procedure preparations are based on individual patients and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Provides guidance to Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist Pathways employees, as needed.

Qualified to work on all cases, as assigned by the department leadership.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.
• Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.
• May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed provider.
• May apply skin sealant and steri

strips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Knowledge of asepsis and sterile technique.

2. Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Skill in holding retractors and cutting sutures.

5. Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and patient safety.

6. Ability to maintain a sterile surgical field.

7. Ability to perform accurate sponge, sharp and instrument counts.

8. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

9. Ability to operate and maintain relevant surgical equipment.

10. Ability to consistently adhere to organizational and departmental safety and infection control procedures.

11. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

12. Ability to effectively perform work under stressful and in emergent situations.

13. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist certification required. Prior experience working as a Surgical Technologist desired.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.