Hot Job Surgical Technologist I

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients. Assists the perioperative nurse with patient care, prepares and maintains supplies in the operating room (OR), ensures that procedure preparations are based on individual patients and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Provides guidance to Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist Pathways employees, as needed.

Responsible primarily for less complex cases.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.

3. *Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.

4. *May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed provider.

5. *May apply skin sealant and steri-strips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.

6. *Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.

7. *Safely and efficiently passes surgical instruments and supplies in the operating room (OR) and labor and delivery room (LDR).

8. *Properly identifies, preserves and manages tissue and fluid specimens and cultures.

9. *Manages supplies, instruments and equipment appropriately according to Medical Center procedure.

10. *Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient including transporting and positioning

11. *Counts/preps surgical instruments and supplies.

12. *Delivers medications (drugs or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart.

13. *Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year prior experience working as a Surgical Technologist or two (2) years Sterile Processing experience required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.