Surgical Technologist II - Neuro Specialty
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Base pay range
$28.05 / hr - $42.10 / hr
Major Responsibilities
- Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
- Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures. Specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
- Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
- Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
- Transports patients and / or equipment and supplies.
- Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
- Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and / or participates in department or facility committees or work teams.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing / pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, And / or Certification Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.Education Required
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.Experience Required
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor.Proficient in all surgical specialties with expertise in a minimum of two.Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Basic computer proficiency.Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.Must be able to :lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.push / pull with 30 lbs. of force.perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis : mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.Must have functional sight and hearing.Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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