Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technologist, an essential member of the surgical team, ensures appropriate selection, preparation, and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient. They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on general OR cases.

Position: Surgical Technologist

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Per Diem

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Performs the role of a resource surgical technologist.
• Performs scrub duties according to procedure, demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.
• Works closely with all surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Contributes to the team by participating in staff meetings and in-service presentations.
• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments as appropriate before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.
• Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the OR
• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e. restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for other surgical procedures, cleaning work areas/station and or communication as appropriate).
• Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon will need next.
• Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.
• Is an active participant in the "Time Out" giving one's full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right, stopping the line until there is resolution.
• Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon's request during procedure.
• Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.
• Organize and restock the OR following surgical procedure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including case preparation, set-up, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and room turnover.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Accredited Surgical Tech Program, Associates Degree or above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• ARC/STSA-Accredited Surgical Technology Program; or NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; or meets the Massachusetts Surgical Technologist Law certification grandfather requirement (employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before, July 1, 2013).
• 1-2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technician in a acute care setting required.
• Per Diem

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer a minimum of 1-3 years as a Surg Tech.

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