General Surgery Technician

**Specific Tasks and Requirements:

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The scope of responsibilities encompasses a range of functions associated with surgical patient care including but not limited to:

- Delivering comprehensive surgical patient care.- Facilitating the transportation of patients and pertinent medical records to and from the Operating Room (OR) and recovery areas and assisting nursing staff with preoperative patient preparation.

- Engaging in medical material management tasks ensuring timely routing and availability of necessary supplies.- Performing routine safety inspections and preventative maintenance on both fixed and movable medical equipment and fixtures to ensure operational readiness.

- Conducting essential and specialized housekeeping activities to maintain hygiene and compliance within surgical environments.

- Setting up the OR for surgical procedures by arranging and unboxing sterile instruments and supplies.

- Assisting anesthesia personnel in patient positioning and the administration of anesthesia adhering strictly to aseptic techniques.

- Upholding principles of asepsis and infection control as well as adhering to medical ethical standards.- Participating in terminal cleaning of the OR and preparing for subsequent procedures.

- Handling the receipt decontamination and sanitation of used patient care items.

- Managing surgical instrument sets medical supplies and linen packs ensuring proper storage maintenance and distribution of sterile items.

- Assisting the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical records and reports including ensuring the accuracy of preoperative case carts and preference cards.

- Preparing specimens for laboratory transport efficiently and accurately.

- Performing scrub duties within the OR including scrubbing hands and forearms donning sterile gowns and gloves and maintaining the sterile field by managing instruments supplies and equipment.

- Collaborating with the operative team to apply sterile drapes and passing instruments and supplies as required proactively responding to surgical needs.

- Overseeing the care of surgical specimens on the sterile field and preparing instruments for terminal sterilization.- Executing post-operative recovery duties which includes assisting the surgical team with patient care as directed administering oxygen facilitating patient arousal and implementing the surgeons post-operative protocols.

- Engaging in general clinic functions including preparing patients instruments supplies and equipment for specialized procedures and assisting specialty surgeons in surgical and diagnostic tasks.

- Operating and maintaining diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as well as ordering necessary laboratory and radiographic tests as needed.

- Performing specialized activities pertinent to specific surgical clinics managing the scheduling of appointments and surgeries and preparing preoperative documentation.

- Participating in in-service training to stay current with new procedures techniques and equipment.- Ensuring adherence to safety regulations promoting employee safety practices and maintaining patient safety in line with regulatory guidelines and infection control policies.

**Work Schedule:**

- Monday through Friday comprising a 9-hour shift with a 1-hour unpaid lunch period with occasional overtime.

**Minimum Qualifications:**-

**Education:** Completion of a Surgical Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).-

**Experience:** A minimum of 12 months of experience as a surgical services technician within the last 36 months.-

**License/Certification:** Successful completion of an accredited surgical service and clinical course.-

**Life Support Certifications:** Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).-

**Security Clearance:** Ability to pass a government background check and obtain the necessary security clearance.