CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

2 weeks ago


Frederick MD USA, United States Frederick Memorial Healthcare System Full time
Job Summary:

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Surgical Technician I (entry to practice/novice) performs under the supervision of experienced Surgical Technicians and/or RN preceptor, and assists in the treatment and care of patients in the Operating Room.

The Surgical Technician I demonstrates progressive growth in ability to perform independent of an orientor and demonstrates evolving knowledge of the standards of practice required of a Surgical Technician and of physician preferences necessary to provide for safe, effective, and quality patient care.

Example of Essential Functions:

* Demonstrates knowledge of the established standards for patient care.
* Prepares for case according to physician preferences.
* Initiates changes to Physician Preference Cards and Case Cart Requisitions.
* Articulates expected surgical case progression, normal anatomy and potential intra-operative complications.
* Established and maintains a sterile field.
* Identifies and corrects infractions of sterile technique.
* Proficient in the set-up and turnover of surgical cases.
* Consistently at or below department standard times for room turnover.
* Anticipates surgeon's intra-operative needs, keeping conversation at the sterile field to a minimum.
* Competently and independently performs all Core Surgical Services.
* Demonstrates competence in at least one specialty service.
* Under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse, assists with delegated circulating duties that are within the scope of the practice for Surgical Technicians, i.e., patient positioning.
* Orients new personnel to Surgical Technician responsibilities, readily sharing knowledge and experience for this role.
* Provides for a safe learning environment.
* Functions as a second scrub under direct supervision of the operating surgeon. This role is limited to holding of retractors and other instruments that have been placed by the surgeon and suctioning/sponging at the direction of the surgeon.
* Ensures physical preparation of the Surgical Suite for future patient care, i.e., clean, stock and replace supplies.
* Adheres to infection control standards.
* Requests others to correct identified infractions.
* Complies with quality control standards.
* Participates in data collection and analysis of data from quality assessment activities.
* Participates in department performance improvement activities, developing strategies for improved patient care services.
* Actively engages in departmental efforts to promote retention of staff and provide a high level of employee morale.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to understand procedures being performed and to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
* Knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure.
* Knowledgeable and vigil of maintaining the sterile field.
* Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
* Good interpersonal relationship skills.
* Ability to work under stressful and changing conditions in a calm, productive and flexible manner.
* Experience preferred but will train proactive candidate.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

* High school diploma required
* Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program with eligibility to sit for the certification exam for surgical technologists.
* Certified Surgical Technician a plus.
* Current CPR certification.

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