Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist / Surg Tech / Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains a sterile field, adhering to the principles of Sterile technique, monitors /corrects breaks in technique.
• Performs sponge, sharp and instrument counts in accordance to policy, initiates corrective actions when count is incorrect.
• Selects appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment based on procedure to be performed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure by passing instruments or retracting as needed
• Properly assembles instruments and equipment according to policies and procedures when providing direct/indirect patient care.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with physician & physician’s assistant.
• Properly Identifies/handles/ labels cultures and specimens.
• Communicates pertinent information within appropriate time span to healthcare team.
• Responsible for maintaining instruments and equipment and reporting when malfunctioning is noted.
• Properly labels drugs/solutions, keeps track of amounts used and reports to RN circulator at end of case.
• Notifying RN Circulating Nurse or Charge Nurse of information received from physician and patient.
• Assists with training of new surgical staff.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Assist with Quality Assurance program, pertinent to Surgical Services Department.