Surgical Technologist - Operating Room 11am - 11pm
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room 11am - 11pm
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Surgical Technologist an essential member of the surgical team ensures appropriate selection preparation and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient. They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on general OR cases.
Position: Surgical Technologist
Department: Operating Room
Schedule: Full Time 11am 11pm
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Performs the role of a resource surgical technologist.
Performs scrub duties according to procedure demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.
Works closely with all surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional efficient and quality patient care.
Contributes to the team by participating in staff meetings and inservice presentations.
Accountable for accurate counts of sponges needles and instruments as appropriate before during and after surgical procedures.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.
Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the OR
Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e. restocking rooms returning equipment/supplies for other surgical procedures cleaning work areas/station and or communication as appropriate).
Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.
Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon will need next.
Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.
Is an active participant in the Time Out giving ones full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right stopping the line until there is resolution.
Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fastpaced environment.
Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeons request during procedure.
Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.
Organize and restock the OR following surgical proced
Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written
Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including case preparation setup aseptic technique surgical instrumentation equipment and supplies and room turnover.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Accredited Surgical Tech Program Associates Degree or above.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
ARC/STSAAccredited Surgical Technology Program; or NBSTSA Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; or meets the Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law certification grandfather requirement (employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before July 1 2013.
12 years of experience working as a Surgical Technician in a acute care setting required.
- 36 hours 3 12s 11a 11p
EXPERIENCE:
- Prefer a minimum of 13 years as a Surg Tech.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Full-Time
