Surgical Technologist II / Operating Room

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A Brief Overview

Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related duties necessary to provide patient care in the Operating Room specialty service capacity. Assist with surgical cases in all surgical specialties.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by reviewing case cart and supplying it with supplies and instruments to provide appropriate patient care
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedure according to the physician’s preferences and the procedure
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition
• Maintain sterile practices when opening packages and preparing for the procedure
• Prepare for specialty cases and maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements and techniques.
• Participate in time out/sign out processes
• Maintains the sterile field during the procedure.
• Follow principles of aseptic technique and appropriate operating/procedure room procedures following AORN guidelines.
• Scrubs to assist the surgeon in the completion of surgical procedures by demonstrating a working knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment needed for a variety of procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner, as directed by the surgeon Practices sharps safety techniques (safety zone, safe passing)
• Performs appropriate counts prior to the operation and before incision is closed
• Prepares and labels fluids and medications on the sterile field
• Prepares specimens for pathologic analysis
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
• Assists operating room team with environmental cleaning and case turnovers
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure.
• Store and stock supplies as needed
• Updates preference cards following each procedure to ensure appropriate supplies are available and communicates to service lead
• Assist with OR patient care processes as directed by nursing and anesthesia
• Participates in assigned on call activities.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologist OR applicable surgical technologist course of study Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technologist and competency in scrubbing in 2 or more surgical specialties as a Surgical Technologist. Candidates with the Surgical Technologist certification fulfill this requirement without the experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Required and
• Current and valid Surgical Technologist certification Preferred
• Frequent call-back Required

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