Surgical Technician

1 week ago

East Saint Louis, Illinois, United States Touchette Full time

Job Summary:

Technicians are responsible for meeting the basic needs of patients in the surgical unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Functions and Duties:

  • Performs adjustments to work assignments as necessary to achieve efficient and effective unit operation.
  • Addresses and resolves customer complaints and/or concerns independently whenever possible.
  • Sets up the operating room prior to surgery.
  • Stocks surgical supplies.
  • Sterilizes instruments, gowns, surfaces and other supplies.
  • Check surgical machines and equipment.
  • Transports patients to and from surgery.
  • Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
  • Assists in control of organization resources.
  • Participates and promotes activities regarding quality and process improvement.
  • Delegates appropriately according to skill level.
  • Anticipates, requests, and accepts assistance from others.

  • Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

  • Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.

Experience

  • 2yearsOperating Room experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is required.
  • Current BLS (CPR)required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

Physical Demands:

  • Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time
  • Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.

  • Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics.

  • Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices

  • Requesting assistance is expected.
  • Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment)
  • Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures.
  • Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses.
  • Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
  • Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
  • Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings.
  • Ability to adapt to continually changing environment.
  • Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits
  • Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members.
  • Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft.

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