Job: Certified Surgical Tech Classification: Hourly/NonExempt Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary The Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.
Essential Functions Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Verifies sterility and integrity of packages. Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards. Provides care based on agespecific needs (i.e. pediatric adolescent geriatric). Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled. Maintains compliance with the call coverage and callin time. Maintains a clean neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner. Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy. Accurately performs all sponge sharp and instrument counts according to policy. Prepares instrumentation according to Physicians preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current. Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures. Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference. Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile/unsterile areas and when break occurs. Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments sponges suture drains and dressings. Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and nonstock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia. Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase. Assumes responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/ postoperative phase including cleaning and processing of instruments. Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions read and write English and perform simple math calculations. Performs oncall duties as necessary. Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience One year of Operating Room experience preferred.
Education High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Surgical Tech Certification within 180 days of hire date required. BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. Time Lbs. Time 110 3 1 033 2 033 5 033 760 033
Movement Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 033 Crouch/Squat 033 Kneel/Crawl 033 Reach above Shoulder 033 Reach below Shoulder 033 Repetitive Arm 3466 Repetitive Hand 3466 Grasping 3466 Squeezing 033 Climb Stairs 033 Walking Uneven 033 Walking Even 3466
Environment Time Indoors 67100 Outdoors 033 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 033
Equipment Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals 033 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 033
Work near Time Machinery 3466 Electricity 3466 Sharps 3466 Chemicals 3466 Fumes 3466 Heights None
Vision Depth Perception Required < 20 Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5
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