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JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a sterile field and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsible for preparing surgical instruments ensuring operating room cleanliness and supporting patients safety throughout preoperative intraoperative and postoperative phases.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to the Surgery Director Positions Directly Supervised: None Regular Contact with all Hospital departments Physicians and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT: As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepare the operating room for surgery by setting up surgical instruments equipment drapes and sterile solutions
Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies during procedures
Use retractors suction or other equipment to assist in procedures
Maintain a sterile environment and monitor sterile techniques to prevent infection
Count sponges needles and instruments before and after surgery to ensure accuracy
Ensure all surgical equipment is functioning properly
Handle specimens appropriately and ensure they are sent to the Lab for analysis
Assist with patient positioning skin preparation and transport as needed
Decontaminate clean and restock operating rooms and equipment after procedures
Collaborate with surgeons nurses and anesthesiologists for smooth workflow
Respond promptly to changes during procedures and anticipate surgeon needs
Comply with hospital policies and infection control practices
Report all issues regarding instruments equipment patient care etc. to the Surgery Director
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Work Experience: One 1 year of surgical technologist experience is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of surgical procedures instruments and sterile technique
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills to quickly set up and turnover operating rooms to support surgical schedules
Physical Requirements:
Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Assist in moving or positioning patients which may require coordinated team lifting
Frequent lifting pulling pushing and/or maneuvering up to 50 pounds including patients surgical trays equipment position aids wheelchairs patient beds etc.
Fine motor skills to handle delicate instruments and perform tasks with precision
Good handeye coordination for passing tools holding retractors and using equipment
Ability to observe details at a close range to identify instruments monitor sterile field read screens medication labels etc.
Ability to clearly and quickly exchange and communicate information accurately and so others will understand
Occasionally move about the department and facility to access various departments and patient care areas.
Frequently position self to access and maintain equipment and provide patient care.
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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