Surgical Technologist III

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Performs the required duties in the OR under the supervision of the RN Circulating Nurse and according to hospital standards/policy.

• Utilizes the Surgeon Preference Card and with circulating nurse identifies and gathers all necessary supplies equipment and instruments for each operative procedure.

• Assures proper handling of contaminated instruments and cleaning of room after cases. Performs housekeeping duties as needed.

• Assists surgeon by anticipating needs and providing instruments and other materials in a timely manner.

• Takes direction from M.D. staff or R.N. when necessary in an emergency situation.

• Responsible for working with team members as time permits for: assisting in other O.R.s as needed picking procedure supplies for the next days schedule stocking/restocking supply areas and outdating supply cupboards and updating Surgeon Preference Cards.

• Maintains The Joint Commission standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.

• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

• Cross-trained to each surgical specialty area at both campuses if needed.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

• Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work.

• Ability to follow AORN guidelines for perioperative practice.

• Ability to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with public other consumers and other employees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Surgical Tech 1:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Graduate from an accredited surgical/operating room technician program and/or minimum of two years of experience in an operating room required.

• Must be CPR (BLS) certified required.

Surgical Tech II:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Graduate from an accredited surgical/operating room technician program and/or minimum of two years experience in an operating room

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required and maintained

• Must be CPR (BLS) certified

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sedentary to medium work occasionally having to exert up to 50 pounds of force. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions such as in typical office or administrative work. Is frequently subject to moving mechanical parts electrical current chemicals and gases.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process contact us at 1-.