Surgical Technician

• Review the Operating Room schedule to obtain as much patient information as possible
• Check doctors preference card; check surgeons preference list for special needs and keep preference list current
• Assist in collecting necessary and anticipated instruments supplies and equipment for each procedure
• Open only those items required for the case; leave hold items unopened but readily accessible
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment assuring the OR is properly prepared prior to each case
• Scrub and assess setâup prior to patient entering the surgical suite
• Restock surgical suites to predetermined par levels by end of shift

• Anticipate identify prepare and correctly pass surgical instruments to the surgeon
• Maintain pace to keep the surgery on schedule
• Connect test and perform safety checks on all electrical surgical equipment and monitors
• Decrease procedure time by demonstrating exemplary organization techniques
• Assist in patient positioning as needed
• Assist in the turnover of the OR in preparation for the next case
• Clean and mop Operating Rooms between cases to aid in turnover time
• Deep clean assigned ORs and close down OR at end of shift
• Perform surgical hand scrub in accordance with established policy
• Adhere to policy on material counts and instrument counts
• Handle specimens properly and according to hospital policy
• Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurse regarding patient care needs

• Practice optimal aseptic techniques including proper attire PPE handwashing isolation techniques and limiting conversation
• Ensure optimal sterility by wiping down surfaces inspecting sterile items maintaining sterile awareness and discarding questionable items
• Keep instruments free of gross soil during surgical procedures

• Arrange dirty instruments appropriately in mesh bottom trays before transport
• Open instrument box locks and/or strings
• Disassemble instruments with removable parts
• Position scissors and lightweight instruments on top
• Position heavy retractors in the bottom of tray
• Separate reusable sharp instruments from general instrumentation
• Decontaminate dry and store scopes and cameras properly
• Clean equipment with approved hospital solution before and after use
• Pull/remove and report broken or dull instruments
• Demonstrate competency in processing instruments using prevac/gravity sterilization and Steris System One
• Demonstrate competency in cleaning reusable items
• Restock supplies and notify appropriate personnel of shortages
• Operate washer/disinfector correctly
• Determine appropriate care methods for instruments including removal of protein and corrosion
• Accurately log items received in the DECON Area
• Clean/decontaminate fiber optic endoscope
• Set up suctions for proper cleaning per protocol
• Report and document missing or broken tray items
• Meet quality assurance needs by adhering to sterilization record policies

• Perform and read sterilization test results including BowieâDick biological indicators chemical indicators and incubator cleaning
• Utilize proper loading techniques for sterilizers
• Explain functional operation of sterilizers including cycle temperature time drying and door operation
• Shut down and clean sterilizer according to instructions
• Change and date charts daily; read charts to check sterilizer functioning

• Attend required orientations staff meetings and inâservices
• Demonstrate commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

• Reports to: Nurse Manager Charge Nurse and Circulator
• Supervises: None

• Minimum Required: High school diploma and successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Preferred: Not applicable

• One (1) or more years in an inpatient hospital setting preferred

• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred
• Must hold an active unexpired BLS certification
• Must be licensed by the Board of Medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia to practice as a Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical Technologist

Required Experience:

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