Surgical Tech

The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN. Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed. Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
" Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency procedures.Updates preference cards with any necessary changes. " Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. " Prepares solutions and medications used. Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting. " Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeon s preferencecard. " Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses and/or anesthesiologist. " Assist with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables. " Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed and as needed. " Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse. " Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity, indicators and openingprocedures. " Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures. " Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure. Discards expired medications per protocol. " Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room. Puts equipment, supplies and instruments away as required. Assistsin prepping room for the next patient. " Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cutssuture material, connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressings to a wound. " Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy. " Effectively communicates with surgeon and nursing staff. " Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during case. Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergentcases that change work flow. " Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous and caring manner to maintain positive customer relations. " Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working hours. " Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols. " Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE). " Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns or process deviation to immediate supervisor. " Participates in quality improvement, evidence based practice and research activities. " Participates in professional and program development by attending department in-services, meetings and by sharingprofessional expertise to enhance quality of patient care and staff development. Seeks specialty service learningopportunities and growth for advancement.Assists with the education of new staff and students. " Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivityrequirements. " Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

"One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred Experience in a specialty field preferred Basic Computer skills required
Float Requirements:
-Floating may be required to any Client location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Client-identified float zone .
-Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Client policy. "

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