Surgical Tech II - OR, Days

Surgical Tech II - OR, Days, Sign on Bonus Available

up to $5,000 Piedmont Eastside- Surgical Services : Sophisticated

and advanced outpatient and inpatient surgical services, including

robotic surgery and endovascular hybrid suite. Outpatient and

Inpatient Surgery Comprehensive Endoscopy Services High volume

Endovascular Surgery, including TCAR and EVAR. Three Intuitive Da

Vinci Robots for Surgery Mako Robotic Surgery for Total Knee

replacements State of the Art Laparoscopic Surgery with Stryker

SPY-PHU 4K Fluorescence capability Advanced Minimally Invasive

Neurosurgery with Stealth Technology Advanced and Robotic Urology

Surgery High volume Orthopaedics including Total Joint Replacements

ICU level PACU Services Takes on greater responsibility in

providing patient care demonstrating a higher level critical

thinking and problem solving skills. Functions in partnership with

licensed staff. Performs patient care duties for clients of various

age groups under the direction of a registered nurse. Meets the

criteria stated in Level 1. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and

proficient practice in the first scrub role the in majority of

surgical procedures. Prepares for each surgical procedure in an

accurate, aseptically prioritized and timely manner, including

reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards, obtaining

supplies, instruments and setting up. Facilitates the surgical

procedure by draping, passing instruments and sutures. Ensures post

procedure activities are completed by completion of counts,

appropriate care of specimens, instruments and equipment. Functions

in partnership with licensed staff. Facilitates continuity of

procedure and functioning of other health care team members which

includes maintaining an organized back table, giving a brief

concise report when relieved and anticipating surgeon needs.

Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or

significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse. Serves

as patient advocate including patient care and safety. Supports

licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in

which he / she is competent. Applies knowledge of advanced surgical

techniques and those cases related to emergency situations and

surgical procedures in the operating room. Performs patient care

duties for clients of various age groups under the direction of a

registered nurse. this includes clipping, prepping surgical site

and positioning of patient. Uses appropriate language when

communicating with specific age patient. Uses appropriate equipment

and resources for the specific age, when performing procedures and

providing information. Exhibits a higher level of collaboration

with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.

Retains new information and implements new processes or use new

equipment. Serves as a preceptor for peers on the surgical services

team and new orienting employees. Prepares OR room and other areas

(as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking,

cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over,

orders / requests supplies, preparing instruments for future

procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed

instrumentation or equipment. Skill and ability to communicate

effectively both verbally and in-writing. Independently first

scrubs basic surgical procedures in all surgical specialties.

Applies base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical

terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical

patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care

concepts. Applies the principles of sterile technique during

surgical procedures. Skill and ability in basic computer skills.

High School graduate or GED. Graduate of a Surgical Technology

program. Certification as a Surgical Technologist or 3 years of

surgical tech experience required. Certification as a Surgical

Technologist preferred