Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center

Surgical Technologist II - Surgery Center

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Base pay range

$26.10 / hr - $39.15 / hr

Major Responsibilities

• Specializes in a surgical specialty area where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Sets up (according to each physician's specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; 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.
• Precepts Surgical Technologists I. Anticipates the Technologists I ability to handle a situation and intervenes when appropriate.
• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. This includes aseptic surgical technique in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure (i.e., gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and / or supplies; holding of retractors; observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room, including setting up the room for each case and returning equipment post procedure.
• Adheres to institutionally approved infection control policies.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing / pulling, while utilizing proper technique and / or transports equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a Second Assistant when necessary. Assists in the instrument room by cleaning and wrapping instruments, where applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including age-specific care guidelines as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required

Education Required

Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every duty or responsibility and may require additional related duties.

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