DescriptionThe Surgical Technologist 1 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under general supervision.
ResponsibilitiesSurgical Case Preparation
- Ensure proper equipment instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
- Ensure a well-organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
- Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
- Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
- Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
- Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to be able to consistently follow proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
- Follow the proper procedure for the counting of instruments sponges and sharps.
- Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
Quality & Patient Safety
- Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
- Patients are transported safely and timely.
- Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
- Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
- Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
- Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover time.
- Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
- Assist with after hours clerical OR desk duties by answering phones and taking messages.
- Able to take call for assigned department within four (4) months of hire if required by facility.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Other duties as assigned are completed.
QualificationsExperience: No experience
Education: Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)
Special Skills: Communication customer service computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Licensure: BLS certification
DescriptionThe Surgical Technologist 1 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Re...
DescriptionThe Surgical Technologist 1 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under general supervision.
ResponsibilitiesSurgical Case Preparation
- Ensure proper equipment instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
- Ensure a well-organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
- Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
- Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
- Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
- Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to be able to consistently follow proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
- Follow the proper procedure for the counting of instruments sponges and sharps.
- Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
Quality & Patient Safety
- Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
- Patients are transported safely and timely.
- Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
- Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
- Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
- Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover time.
- Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
- Assist with after hours clerical OR desk duties by answering phones and taking messages.
- Able to take call for assigned department within four (4) months of hire if required by facility.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Other duties as assigned are completed.
QualificationsExperience: No experience
Education: Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)
Special Skills: Communication customer service computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Licensure: BLS certification
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