Surgical Technician
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Job Location:
Waimea, HI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: Surgical Technician (Contract)
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Surgical Technologist
Minimum Experience Required: 2 years
Shift: Any (flexible; may include evenings weekends and holidays)
Licensure: State license not required
Certifications: BLS/CPR ACLS
This position functions within a hospital or clinic operating room and serves as a key member of the surgical team. The Surgical Technician performs a variety of technical duties as the scrub tech during operative procedures. This role may require working variable shifts including evenings weekends and holidays.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Primary Surgical Support- Assist the surgeon as a scrub technician.
- Scrub in gown and glove in preparation for procedures.
- Set up sterile fields with proper draping instruments and supplies based on surgical type and surgeon preferences.
- Gather required specialty instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assist in patient transfers-from stretcher to OR table-and help position patients appropriately.
- Prepare and drape the patient and operative area.
- Anticipate surgeon needs; pass instruments hold retractors and maintain efficiency in the sterile field.
- Maintain correct counts of sponges needles and instruments in coordination with the circulating nurse.
- Ensure aseptic technique is followed at all times.
- Handle and process specimens accurately (e.g. labeling preparing slides).
- Assist with application of dressings casts and patient movement as directed.
- Provide age-appropriate care using principles of growth and development.
- Adhere strictly to safety and infection control policies.
- Report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.
- Decontaminate instruments and equipment; clean the OR according to protocols.
- Maintain a clean safe and well-stocked environment.
- Interact with patients and families courteously and professionally.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient and facility information.
This role may also include:
- Handling and maintaining equipment to ensure usability and safety.
- Cleaning packing storing and sterilizing instruments (including autoclave operation).
- Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment; stocking and distributing items as needed.
- Transporting patients safely to and from the surgical suite.
- Ensuring patient identification and continuity of care.
- Monitoring patients while in transport or waiting areas to maintain safety.
- Cleaning rooms furniture and equipment per established procedures.
- Assisting with traffic control within designated corridors and restricted areas.
- Participating in staff development training and procedure updates.
- Assigning tasks to support staff when applicable.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
